What it means
For each invoice line (BG-25), the rule checks that ram:ManufacturerTradeParty is absent from ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct (BG-31). It does not check or prohibit the seller party (BG-4).
Why it matters
The EN 16931 CII mapping does not use a separate manufacturer-party block within product details. This restriction does not mean that the standard only supports seller and buyer information.
How to fix it
Remove ram:ManufacturerTradeParty from the line's product details. If you need to name the manufacturer, include the name in the item description (BT-154). Leave the seller's details (BG-4) in their designated fields. 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
ManufacturerTradeParty 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-096 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- CII-SR-097 Remove the product presentation file
- CII-SR-098 Remove the safety data sheet reference from the product
- CII-SR-099 Remove extra document references from the product details
- CII-SR-100 Remove the rights owner block from the product details
- CII-SR-101 Remove the brand owner block from the product details
- CII-SR-102 Remove the included-products blocks