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BR-CO-22 Document charge needs a reason or reason code

Each document level charge (BG-21) shall contain a document level charge reason (BT-104) or a document level charge reason code (BT-105), or both.

Problem Description

Each document level charge (BG-21) shall contain a document level charge reason (BT-104) or a document level charge reason code (BT-105), or both.

ERROR

XRechnung 3.0

Context and Significance

This EN16931 core rule ensures every surcharge is justified so buyers and auditors can see why the amount was added.

Solution

For every document level charge, add an AllowanceChargeReason (BT-104) and/or AllowanceChargeReasonCode (BT-105).

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Valid Examples

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Document charge with BT-105 = FC and BT-104 = "Freight charge"

Invalid Examples

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Document charge amount 15.00 with neither BT-104 nor BT-105

Code Examples

Valid XML

<cac:AllowanceCharge>
  <cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
  <cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>FC</cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>
  <cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>Freight charge</cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>
  <cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">15.00</cbc:Amount>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>

Invalid XML

<cac:AllowanceCharge>
  <cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>
  <cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">15.00</cbc:Amount>
</cac:AllowanceCharge>

Affected Fields

BG-21 Document level charges

BT-104 Document level charge reason

BT-105 Document level charge reason code

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