What it means
The amount of a charge on one invoice line (BT-141), such as a packaging or setup fee for that line, has more than two digits after the decimal point. Every digit after the point counts, so 2.504 fails and so does 2.500.
Why it matters
The line charge is added when the line net amount is worked out. An amount with extra decimals cannot be booked as stated, so the file fails validation and is rejected.
How to fix it
On the line with the charge, round the charge amount to two decimals. If it comes from a percentage, round the calculated amount before it is written to the file. Then check that the line net amount (BT-131) still adds up with the rounded charge.
The rule as published
The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice line charge amount (BT-141) is 2. Business terms: BT-141
Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| EN 16931 (UBL) | 1.3.17 |
| EN 16931 (UBL credit note) | 1.3.17 |
| EN 16931 (CII) | 1.3.17 |
| XRechnung 3.0 (UBL) | 3.0.2 |
| XRechnung 3.0 (UBL credit note) | 3.0.2 |
| XRechnung 3.0 (CII) | 3.0.2 |
| Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (invoice) | 2026.5 |
| Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (credit note) | 2026.5 |
| Factur-X 1.09 BASIC | 1.0.9-2 |
| Factur-X 1.09 EN 16931 | 1.0.9-2 |
| Factur-X 1.09 EXTENDED | 1.0.9-2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC | 2.5.2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 EN 16931 | 2.5.2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 EXTENDED | 2.5.2 |
| SI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUS (invoice) | 2.0.3.13 |
| SI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUS (credit note) | 2.0.3.13 |
| NLCIUS (CII) | 1.0.3.13 |
| France CTC (UBL invoice) | 1.4.0-04 |
| France CTC (UBL credit note) | 1.4.0-04 |
| France CTC (CII) | 1.4.0-04 |
| CIUS-RO UBL Invoice 1.0.9 | 1.0.9 |
| CIUS-RO UBL Credit Note 1.0.9 | 1.0.9 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether BR-DEC-27 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- BR-43 Amount of a line charge is required
- BR-DEC-RO-27 Line charge amount: two decimals at most
- BR-DEC-28 Line charge base amount can have at most two decimals
- BR-DEC-25 Base amount of a line discount: at most two decimals
- BR-DEC-24 Line discount amount: at most two decimals
- BR-DEC-23 Invoice line net amount: at most two decimals