DE-R-026
If "Invoice type code" (BT-3) contains the code 384 (Corrected invoice), "PRECEDING INVOICE REFERENCE" (BG-3) should be provided at least once.
What does this rule mean?
A corrected invoice (type code 384) is missing the preceding invoice reference (BG-3).
A corrected invoice must state which earlier invoice it corrects.
- BG-3
- Preceding invoice reference (group)
- BT-3
- Invoice type code (UNTDID 1001)
Official rule message (standard)
If "Invoice type code" (BT-3) contains the code 384 (Corrected invoice), "PRECEDING INVOICE REFERENCE" (BG-3) should be provided at least once.
Where the rule applies
Syntax: UBL
Affected element (XPath):
(/ubl-invoice:Invoice | /ubl-creditnote:CreditNote)[$supplierCountryIsDE and $customerCountryIsDE]
Technical test
The rule passes when this Schematron expression holds true:
((not(cbc:InvoiceTypeCode = 384 or cbc:CreditNoteTypeCode = 384) or (cac:BillingReference/cac:InvoiceDocumentReference)))How to fix it
A missing or incorrect business entry only you can supply. Add or correct it, then re-check.
Add the preceding invoice reference.
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.