BR-FR-DEC-01_BT-116: Invalid format for a VAT breakdown taxable amount

What it means

BT-116 is the amount excluding VAT for one VAT breakdown entry, identified by its VAT category and, where applicable, rate. In UBL, the checked element is cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cbc:TaxableAmount; CII checks the corresponding field. The check concerns decimal formatting and length, not the calculation or grouping.

Why it matters

Software needs a readable amount excluding VAT for each VAT breakdown entry. A rate alone does not necessarily identify that entry.

How to fix it

Find the affected VAT breakdown entry by its VAT category and, where applicable, rate. Correct its taxable amount (BT-116), using a dot and no more than two decimal places. Remove grouping separators and currency symbols, check the character limit and recheck the file.

The rule as published

Le montant « … » est invalide. Il doit comporter au plus 2 décimales, être exprimé avec un point comme séparateur, et ne pas dépasser 19 caractères (hors séparateur). Le signe « - » est autorisé. Veuillez corriger ce montant.

Where this rule applies