What it means
Checks that rsm:ExchangedDocument has no direct ram:Name child. It does not check other name elements elsewhere in the XML.
Why it matters
The EN 16931 CII mapping identifies the document type through the document type code (BT-3), not a separate document name.
How to fix it
Remove only the ram:Name element directly inside rsm:ExchangedDocument. Leave the document type code and other invoice fields unchanged. If your software adds this element, ask your software supplier to correct the CII export, then recheck the file.
Once the file is corrected, check it again for free: Validate an invoice against EN 16931
Or fix the invoice in a form and download the corrected file, for 1 credit: Fix a rejected e-invoice
The rule as published
Name should not be present Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| EN 16931 (CII) | 1.3.17 |
| XRechnung 3.0 (CII) | 3.0.2 |
| NLCIUS (CII) | 1.0.3.13 |
| France CTC (CII) | 1.4.0-04 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether CII-SR-013 still fails, and which other rules do.