Reference
Markdown exportBR-38 Document level charge reason or reason code is required
Each Document level charge (BG-21) shall have a Document level charge reason (BT-104) or a Document level charge reason code (BT-105).
Problem Description
Each Document level charge (BG-21) shall have a Document level charge reason (BT-104) or a Document level charge reason code (BT-105).
ERROR
XRechnung 3.0
Context and Significance
This rule comes from the EN16931 core semantic model enforced by the KoSIT XRechnung 3.0.2 Schematron, ensuring invoices carry the mandatory data needed for automated processing.
Solution
Add cbc:AllowanceChargeReason text or cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode (UNCL7161) to the charge; if both are given they must describe the same reason.
Quick actions
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- BT-104 = "Freight"
- BT-105 = FC (freight charge)
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- Document charge with amount only, no reason or reason code
Code Examples
Valid XML
<cac:AllowanceCharge>
<cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
<cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>FC</cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>
<cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>Freight</cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>
<cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">9.90</cbc:Amount>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>Invalid XML
<cac:AllowanceCharge>
<cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
<cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">9.90</cbc:Amount>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>