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  1. E-Invoicing Resources
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  3. Credit note

Reference

Credit note

Document that reduces or cancels a previously issued invoice amount.

Explanation#

Often uses a different invoice type code than a standard invoice.

Should reference the original invoice via document references.

This article treats Credit note as a practical reference, not just a navigation page. It explains the term or workflow in context, shows why it matters for European e-invoicing, and connects the topic to invoice creation, validation, routing, archiving, and ERP implementation decisions.

Related resources#

Related resources connects Credit note with the next useful reference pages and tools. These links are included to support a complete workflow, from understanding XRechnung to PDF to validating or converting the invoice file.

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Related terms#

Related terms connects Credit note with the next useful reference pages and tools. These links are included to support a complete workflow, from understanding Invoice type code and Document reference to validating or converting the invoice file.

Invoice type code

Code indicating the document type (invoice, credit note, etc.).

Document reference

Link from an invoice to another document (order, contract, prior invoice).

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