UBL-SR-50
Item description shall occur maximum once
What does this rule mean?
Item description shall occur maximum once
A syntax rule binding the EN 16931 requirements to the concrete XML syntax (UBL or CII).
Official rule message (standard)
Item description shall occur maximum once
Where the rule applies
Syntax: UBL
Affected element (XPath):
cac:InvoiceLine | cac:CreditNoteLine
Technical test
The rule passes when this Schematron expression holds true:
count(cac:Item/cbc:Description) <= 1How 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.
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.