InvoiceGlass

A standard item identifier has no scheme · BR-64

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

If an item is identified by a standard identifier (BT-157), for example a GTIN or EAN number, the invoice must state which scheme the number belongs to (code 0160 for GTIN). Without the scheme the number is ambiguous. If it is missing, 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 scheme of the item identifier.
  2. If you created the invoice yourself: set the scheme for the standard item identifier in your invoicing software, code 0160 for GTIN/EAN.

Rule text and source

Paraphrase · A supplied standard item identifier (BT-157) must identify its scheme.

Message to the sender

Subject: Invoice {invoiceNumber} – item identifier scheme missing

Hello,

Thank you for your invoice {invoiceNumber} dated {issueDate}. In the electronic invoice at least one line has a standard item identifier without the scheme it belongs to, for example GTIN (rule BR-64). Could you please send us a corrected version?

Kind regards

Example

The export includes the standard item identifier but omits the scheme identifier. The sender adds the identifier for the scheme actually used in the relevant attribute.

Business terms

Rule versions

CEN · EN 16931 (KoSIT) 1.3.16

CEN · EN 16931 1.3.17

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