PEPPOL-EN16931-CL003

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What does PEPPOL-EN16931-CL003 mean? Reason code MUST be according to UNCL 7161 D.16B.

Why did my invoice fail PEPPOL-EN16931-CL003?

The charge reason code must be a value from UN/CEFACT code list UNCL 7161 (D.16B). Using the standard list lets receiving systems interpret why a charge (fee, surcharge, etc.) was added. It is carried in cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode on an AllowanceCharge with ChargeIndicator true.

Official rule text

Reason code MUST be according to UNCL 7161 D.16B.

Common causes

Using an allowance reason code (UNCL 5189) on a charge
Free-text or internal codes placed in the code element instead of cbc:AllowanceChargeReason
Code not present in the D.16B edition of UNCL 7161

How do I fix it?

<cac:AllowanceCharge><cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator><cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>FC</cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode><cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">5.00</cbc:Amount></cac:AllowanceCharge>

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