Reference

BR-65 Item classification identifier must have a scheme identifier

The Item classification identifier (BT-158) shall have a Scheme identifier that names the classification scheme used.

Problem Description

The Item classification identifier (BT-158) shall have a Scheme identifier that names the classification scheme used.

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

Set the listID attribute on cac:CommodityClassification/cbc:ItemClassificationCode using a UNCL7143 code, for example TST for UNSPCC or ST for a supplier scheme.

Quick actions

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Valid Examples

Use these points as the practical checks for this section.

BT-158 = 65010000 with listID="STI" (classification scheme)

Invalid Examples

Use these points as the practical checks for this section.

BT-158 classification code present but with no listID attribute

Code Examples

Valid XML

<cac:Item>
  <cac:CommodityClassification>
    <cbc:ItemClassificationCode listID="STI">65010000</cbc:ItemClassificationCode>
  </cac:CommodityClassification>
</cac:Item>

Invalid XML

<cac:Item>
  <cac:CommodityClassification>
    <cbc:ItemClassificationCode>65010000</cbc:ItemClassificationCode>
  </cac:CommodityClassification>
</cac:Item>

Affected Fields

BT-158 Item classification identifier

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