What it means
The reason in words for a discount on an invoice line (BT-139) is longer than 100 characters. Spaces between words count, but spaces at the start or end are ignored and repeated spaces count as one. This is a rule of the Romanian CIUS-RO specification used for RO e-Factura, and it applies to both invoices and credit notes. The reason code (BT-140) is a separate field and is not checked here.
Why it matters
Romania checks every file against its national specification, and this limit is part of it. A discount reason that is too long makes the file fail, so it is rejected and the buyer does not receive it as a valid e-invoice.
How to fix it
Open the line with the discount in your invoicing software and shorten the discount reason to a short phrase, such as Volume discount or Promotion, of 100 characters or fewer. If you were using the field for a long explanation, keep that in your own records or in a note on the invoice instead.
The rule as published
Numarul maxim permis de caractere pentru Motivul deducerii la linia facturii (BT-139) este 100. #The allowed maximum number of characters for the Invoice line allowance reason (BT-139) is 100. Business terms: BT-139
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-L1022 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- BR-42 Reason for a line discount is required
- BR-CO-07 Line discount reason code and text must match
- BR-CO-23 Each line discount needs a reason
- BR-RO-L1023 Charge reason on a line: 100 characters at most
- BR-RO-L1024 Item name on a line: 100 characters at most
- BR-RO-L1025 Item attribute value on a line: 100 characters at most