What it means
In CII, this rule checks ram:ApplicableTradeTax under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement. The selected VAT breakdown category (BG-23, BT-118) must not be L or M. L relates to Canary Islands tax and M to tax in Ceuta and Melilla. BR-FR-15_BT-95_BT-118 checks the full allowed list.
Why it matters
L and M describe territory-specific taxes rather than the VAT categories permitted in this French rule set's VAT breakdown.
How to fix it
Find the VAT breakdown entry using L or M and check its actual tax treatment. Correct an inaccurate category and, if the breakdown is generated, check the contributing lines, whole-invoice discounts and charges too. If L or M is genuinely needed, check whether this French rule set applies. Generate the file again and recheck it.
Once the file is corrected, check it again for free: Check an e-invoice
The rule as published
Les codes 'L' et 'M' ne sont pas pertinents en France. Valeur actuelle : " … ". Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| France CTC (CII) | 1.4.0-04 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether BR-FR-15_BT-95_BT-118_LM still fails, and which other rules do.