InvoiceGlass

The reference to the preceding invoice has no number · BR-55

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

If the invoice refers to an earlier invoice (BG-3), for example as a correction or credit note, the number of that preceding invoice (BT-25) must be stated. Only then can you match the two documents. Without the number 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 number of the original invoice.
  2. Tell them which invoice number the correction or credit note should refer to.

Rule text and source

Paraphrase · Each preceding invoice group (BG-3) needs the preceding invoice reference (BT-25).

Message to the sender

Subject: Invoice {invoiceNumber} – preceding invoice number missing

Hello,

Thank you for your invoice {invoiceNumber} dated {issueDate}. The electronic invoice refers to a preceding invoice but does not state its number (rule BR-55). Could you please send us a corrected version that includes the number of the original invoice?

Kind regards

Example

A correction gives the date of the previous invoice but no reference. The sender adds the actual previous invoice number in BT-25.

Related rules

Business terms

BG-3

Rule versions

CEN · EN 16931 (KoSIT) 1.3.16

CEN · EN 16931 1.3.17

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