What it means
For each invoice line (BG-25), the rule checks that ram:AssociatedDocumentLineDocument has no direct ram:DescriptionCode child, except in NLCIUS, where it checks ram:IncludedSupplyChainTradeLineItem instead. It does not target description fields elsewhere in the line.
Why it matters
This code is outside the EN 16931 CII mapping. It does not replace the item name (BT-153), item description (BT-154) or line note (BT-127).
How to fix it
Remove ram:DescriptionCode from each affected ram:AssociatedDocumentLineDocument or, for NLCIUS, directly from ram:IncludedSupplyChainTradeLineItem. If it carries information the buyer needs, explain its meaning in the item description (BT-154) or line note (BT-127). Keep the line number (BT-126) and check the file again.
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
DescriptionCode 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-035 still fails, and which other rules do.