Reference
Markdown exportBR-CL-04 Invoice currency code must use ISO 4217 alpha-3
The invoice currency code (BT-5) must be a three-letter code from ISO 4217 alpha-3.
Problem Description
The invoice currency code (BT-5) must be a three-letter code from ISO 4217 alpha-3.
ERROR
XRechnung 3.0
Context and Significance
This EN16931 core code-list rule fixes the currency in which the invoice totals are expressed.
Solution
Set BT-5 to a valid ISO 4217 alpha-3 code such as EUR; do not use symbols, names or four-letter abbreviations.
Quick actions
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- BT-5 = EUR
- BT-5 = CHF
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- BT-5 = EURO — not an ISO 4217 code
- BT-5 = Euro — currency name, not a code
Code Examples
Valid XML
<cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EUR</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>Invalid XML
<cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EURO</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>