Reference

BR-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.

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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>

Affected Fields

BT-144 Invoice line charge reason

BT-145 Invoice line charge reason code

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