What it means
For each invoice line (BG-25), the rule checks that ram:IndividualTradeProductInstance is absent from ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct (BG-31). It applies to the whole block, regardless of which details it contains.
Why it matters
The EN 16931 CII mapping does not use this dedicated block for an individual product instance. That does not prevent you from describing batch or serial information elsewhere.
How to fix it
Remove ram:IndividualTradeProductInstance from the line's product details. If you need to include its batch or serial numbers, put them in the item description (BT-154), or include a list as an invoice-level attachment (BG-24). 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
IndividualTradeProductInstance 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-087 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- 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
- CII-SR-092 Remove the region from the origin details
- CII-SR-093 Remove the product dimensions block