What it means
The rule checks for ram:SubjectCode inside ram:IncludedNote elements under each line's ram:AssociatedDocumentLineDocument. It does not target the invoice note subject code (BT-21) in the header.
Why it matters
The EN 16931 CII mapping provides text for a line note (BT-127), but no line note subject code. Header invoice notes have a separate subject code field (BT-21).
How to fix it
Remove ram:SubjectCode from each affected line note. If the subject conveys information the buyer needs, include that meaning in the note's ram:Content text. Do not remove header note subject codes to address this warning. 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
SubjectCode 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-041 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- CII-SR-042 Remove identifiers from line notes
- CII-SR-043 Remove the subject element from the line note
- CII-SR-044 Remove the content code from the line note
- CII-SR-045 Remove the generic product ID
- CII-SR-046 Add the scheme for the product's standard identifier
- CII-SR-048 Remove the separate manufacturer product number