WarningEN 16931Input required
UBL-DT-18
Name attribute should not be present
What does this rule mean?
Name attribute should not be present
A syntax rule binding the EN 16931 requirements to the concrete XML syntax (UBL or CII).
Official rule message (standard)
Name attribute should not be present
Where the rule applies
Syntax: UBL
Affected element (XPath):
/ubl:Invoice | /cn:CreditNote
Technical test
The rule passes when this Schematron expression holds true:
count(//@name) - count(//cbc:PaymentMeansCode/@name) <= 0How to fix it
A missing or incorrect business entry only you can supply. Add or correct it, then re-check.
Adjust the named element/attribute to the syntax requirement.
Correct the affected entry in your XML, then re-check the invoice. Validation runs locally in your browser — your file never leaves your machine.
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