What it means
The invoice type code (BT-3) is 384, 471, 472 or 473, the corrective invoice types. For these types the CII file must contain exactly one preceding invoice reference (BT-25) with its issue date (BT-26). The message tells you how many valid references were found. Zero fails, and two or more fail as well.
Why it matters
A corrective invoice corrects one earlier invoice. Without a reference, or with several, the recipient cannot tell which invoice is being corrected, so the invoice is rejected.
How to fix it
In the preceding invoice section (BG-3), enter the number and the issue date of the invoice you are correcting. In CII this is a ram:InvoiceReferencedDocument with the number in ram:IssuerAssignedID and the date next to it. If there are two or more references, delete all but the right one. If the correction covers several invoices, the rule allows only one reference, so issue a separate correction for each.
The rule as published
Si le type de facture (BT-3) est une facture rectificative (384, 471, 472, 473), alors **une et une seule** référence à une facture antérieure (BT-25) avec sa date (BT-26) doit être présente. Nombre de références valides trouvées : … . Business terms: BT-3, BT-25, BT-26
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-CO-04_BT-4 still fails, and which other rules do.