What it means
When the billing framework (BT-23) is S8, B8, M8, S9, B9 or M9, the invoice is a multi-seller invoice, with its lines grouped into one sub-invoice per seller. Every line (BG-25) must then say what kind of line it is, through the line sub-type (EXT-FR-FE-163). In UBL the test looks in the line's billing reference for an invoice document reference whose ID is the invoice number and whose status code (DocumentStatusCode) is filled in. In CII the sub-type is the line status reason code (ram:LineStatusReasonCode). The test only checks that it is filled in.
Why it matters
The sub-type is how the receiving platform tells the line that heads a sub-invoice from the lines under it. Without it the lines cannot be grouped per seller, so the invoice is rejected.
How to fix it
Each line needs a sub-type: GROUP for the line that stands for a whole sub-invoice and DETAIL for the lines under it. In UBL, add a billing reference to the line with the invoice number as its ID and the sub-type as its status code. In CII, fill in the line status reason code. If the invoice is not meant to be a multi-seller invoice, the billing framework (BT-23) is probably wrong, so change that instead.
The rule as published
Lorsque le cadre de facturation (BT-23) est S8, B8, M8 ou S9, B9, M9, chaque ligne (BG-25) doit contenir un sous-type de ligne EXT-FR-FE-163. Cadre de facturation " … ", ligne " … ". Numéro de facture : ligne " … ", Présence Bloc BillingReference avec num Fact (true / false) : " … ". Veuillez vérifier que le sous-type est renseigné pour toutes les lignes. Where France CTC (CII) run it, the rule reads:
Lorsque le cadre de facturation (BT-23) est S8, B8, M8 ou S9, B9, M9, chaque ligne (BG-25) doit contenir un sous-type de ligne (ram:LineStatusReasonCode). Valeur actuelle : " … ". Veuillez vérifier que le sous-type est renseigné, Veuillez vérifier que le sous-type est renseigné pour toutes les lignes. Business terms: BG-25, BT-23
Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| France CTC (UBL invoice) | 1.4.0-04 |
| France CTC (UBL credit note) | 1.4.0-04 |
| France CTC (CII) | 1.4.0-04 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether BR-FR-MV-01_EXT-FR-FE-163 still fails, and which other rules do.