ErrorEN 16931Input required

BR-54

Each Item attribute (BG-32) shall contain an Item attribute name (BT-160) and an Item attribute value (BT-161).

What does this rule mean?

An item attribute (BG-32) is missing its name (BT-160) or value (BT-161).

An item attribute must always be a name/value pair.

BG-32
Item attributes (group)
BT-160
Item attribute name
BT-161
Item attribute value
Official rule message (standard)

Each Item attribute (BG-32) shall contain an Item attribute name (BT-160) and an Item attribute value (BT-161).

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:AdditionalItemProperty

CII

  • //ram:ApplicableProductCharacteristic

Technical test

The rule passes when this Schematron expression holds true:

(ram:Description) and (ram:Value)

How to fix it

A missing or incorrect business entry only you can supply. Add or correct it, then re-check.

Add both the attribute name and value.

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