What it means
For each invoice line (BG-25), the rule checks that ram:CertificationEvidenceReferenceReferencedDocument is absent from ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct (BG-31).
Why it matters
This product-level reference to certification evidence is outside the EN 16931 CII mapping. Invoice-level supporting documents (BG-24) are a separate way to include relevant documents.
How to fix it
Remove ram:CertificationEvidenceReferenceReferencedDocument from the line's product details. If you need to include the certificate, add it as an invoice-level attachment (BG-24) rather than through this product element. 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
CertificationEvidenceReferenceReferencedDocument 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-088 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- 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
- CII-SR-094 Remove the minimum dimensions block