What it means
For each invoice line (BG-25), the rule checks that ram:BrandOwnerTradeParty is absent from ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct (BG-31). It does not prohibit naming a brand in the item name (BT-153) or item description (BT-154).
Why it matters
The EN 16931 CII mapping does not use this dedicated brand owner party. A brand name and the identity of its owner are different information, even when they happen to be the same.
How to fix it
Remove ram:BrandOwnerTradeParty from the line's product details. If you need to include the owner's name, put it in the item description (BT-154). If you need to state the product's brand, use the item name (BT-153) or description. 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
BrandOwnerTradeParty 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-101 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- CII-SR-102 Remove the included-products blocks
- CII-SR-103 Move the product information note to a supported field
- CII-SR-104 Keep the buyer reference at invoice level
- CII-SR-105 Remove the requester from the line's trade agreement
- CII-SR-106 Remove delivery terms from the line's trade agreement
- CII-SR-107 Keep the sales order reference at invoice level