What it means
For each invoice line (BG-25), the rule checks that ram:DesignatedProductClassification/ram:ClassProductCharacteristic is absent from ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct (BG-31). The classification code itself (BT-158) is not prohibited by this check.
Why it matters
Product-class characteristics in this location are outside the EN 16931 CII mapping. Item attributes (BG-32) provide a separate place for named product properties.
How to fix it
Remove every ram:ClassProductCharacteristic from the line's ram:DesignatedProductClassification. Keep the classification code (BT-158). If you need to include a size, colour or another product property, enter it as an item attribute (BG-32) with a name and value. Export the corrected file and check it 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
ClassProductCharacteristic 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-085 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- CII-SR-086 Remove the standard reference from the item classification
- CII-SR-087 Remove the individual product instance block
- CII-SR-088 Remove the certificate reference from the product details
- CII-SR-089 Remove the inspection reference from the product details
- CII-SR-090 Include exactly one country-of-origin ID
- CII-SR-091 Remove the country name from the origin details