What it means
The VAT point date (BT-7), the date the VAT becomes due, must be exactly 10 characters in the form YYYY-MM-DD, and it must be a date that exists. 2026-11-05 passes, while 05/11/2026, 2026-11-5, 2026-11-05T00:00:00 and 2026-02-30 fail, as do spaces before or after the date. The rule only applies when the invoice gives a VAT point date.
Why it matters
The VAT point date decides which VAT period the VAT falls in, so the system has to be able to read it. A date in another format, or one that does not exist, is rejected, and the invoice with it.
How to fix it
Find the VAT point date in your invoicing software, where it may be called the tax point date, VAT date or date of supply for VAT. Re-enter it with the date picker, then check the date format used in the e-invoice export. It must come out as year, month, day with hyphens, with no time and no time zone.
The rule as published
Un element de tip data (BT-7) trebuie sa respecte formatul YYYY-MM-DD #A date (BT-7) MUST be formatted YYYY-MM-DD. ( = ' … ') Business terms: BT-7
Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| 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-RO-DT002 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- BR-CO-03 Use either a VAT point date or a VAT point date code, not both
- BR-RO-DT003 Due date must be written as YYYY-MM-DD
- BR-RO-DT004 Delivery date must be written as YYYY-MM-DD
- BR-RO-DT005 Period start date must be written as YYYY-MM-DD
- BR-RO-DT006 Period end date must be written as YYYY-MM-DD
- BR-RO-DT001 Invoice date must be written as YYYY-MM-DD