BR-45
Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall have a VAT category taxable amount (BT-116).
What does this rule mean?
A VAT breakdown (BG-23) is missing its taxable amount (BT-116).
Each VAT line must state the taxable base amount.
- BG-23
- VAT breakdown (group)
- BT-116
- VAT category taxable amount
Official rule message (standard)
Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall have a VAT category taxable amount (BT-116).
Where the rule applies
Syntax: CII · UBL
The same rule, expressed twice: UBL and CII name the same fields with different paths. Running a CII file against the UBL rules is why you get errors that mean nothing.
UBL
cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal
CII
//ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax
Technical test
The rule passes when this Schematron expression holds true:
(ram:BasisAmount)How to fix it
A missing or incorrect business entry only you can supply. Add or correct it, then re-check.
Add the taxable amount per VAT category.
Correct the affected entry in your XML, then re-check the invoice. Validation runs locally in your browser — your file never leaves your machine.
Check an e-invoice here
Drop an XML or ZUGFeRD PDF file here. Validation runs locally in your browser against EN 16931 — your file never leaves your machine.