Reference
Markdown exportBR-44 Invoice line charge reason or reason code is required
Each Invoice line charge (BG-28) shall have an Invoice line charge reason (BT-144) or an Invoice line charge reason code (BT-145).
Problem Description
Each Invoice line charge (BG-28) shall have an Invoice line charge reason (BT-144) or an Invoice line charge reason code (BT-145).
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 line 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-144 = "Handling"
- BT-145 = ABK (miscellaneous)
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- Line charge with amount only, no reason or reason code
Code Examples
Valid XML
<cac:AllowanceCharge>
<cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
<cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>ABK</cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>
<cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>Handling</cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>
<cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">1.50</cbc:Amount>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>Invalid XML
<cac:AllowanceCharge>
<cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
<cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">1.50</cbc:Amount>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>