InvoiceGlass

A payee is given, but without a name · BR-17

  • Severity · Error
  • Applies to · UBL / CII
  • Editorial review pending

If payment is to go not to the seller but to a different payee (BG-10), for example a factoring company, that payee's name (BT-59) must be stated. Only then do you know whom you are paying. Without the name the e-invoice is not valid.

As of

Who can correct it?

The sender can correct the invoice.

How to fix it

  1. Ask the sender for a corrected invoice that states the name of the payee.
  2. Do not pay until it is clear who should receive the money.

Rule text and source

Paraphrase · If the invoice specifies a separate payee (BG-10), it needs a name (BT-59) and must be distinguishable from the seller.

Message to the sender

Subject: Invoice {invoiceNumber} – payee name missing

Hello,

Thank you for your invoice {invoiceNumber} dated {issueDate}. The electronic invoice specifies a payee different from the seller, but the payee's name is missing (rule BR-17). Could you please send us a corrected version that names the payee, so that we can direct the payment correctly?

Kind regards

Example

A billing service is listed as the payee and its name field is blank. The sender adds the actual name of the service and checks that identifiers are assigned to the correct parties.

Related rules

Business terms

BG-4, BG-10

Rule versions

CEN · EN 16931 (KoSIT) 1.3.16

CEN · EN 16931 1.3.17

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