InvoiceGlass

A supporting document has no reference · BR-52

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

Every additional supporting document (BG-24), such as an attached timesheet or delivery note, must have a reference (BT-122), for example a file name or document number. Only then can the attachment be clearly identified. Without the reference 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 in which every attachment has a reference.
  2. If you created the invoice yourself: give every attachment a name or number before adding it to the invoice.

Rule text and source

Paraphrase · Each supporting document (BG-24) needs a reference (BT-122) with a value.

Message to the sender

Subject: Invoice {invoiceNumber} – attachment reference missing

Hello,

Thank you for your invoice {invoiceNumber} dated {issueDate}. The electronic invoice lists a supporting document without a reference such as a file name or document number (rule BR-52). Could you please send us a corrected version?

Kind regards

Example

An embedded delivery note has a filename and no structured reference. The sender enters the actual delivery note number in BT-122.

Related rules

Business terms

BG-24

Rule versions

CEN · EN 16931 (KoSIT) 1.3.16

CEN · EN 16931 1.3.17

Validate a file