diff --git a/net/batman-adv/packet.h b/net/batman-adv/packet.h
index a51ccfc39da4..11a22c8c3cbb 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/packet.h
+++ b/net/batman-adv/packet.h
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ enum batadv_subtype {
 };
 
 /* this file is included by batctl which needs these defines */
-#define BATADV_COMPAT_VERSION 14
+#define BATADV_COMPAT_VERSION 15
 
 enum batadv_iv_flags {
 	BATADV_NOT_BEST_NEXT_HOP   = BIT(3),