What it means
An invoice line (BG-25) contains a DemandForecastReferencedDocument in its trade agreement block (SpecifiedLineTradeAgreement). This is a reference to a forecast document that the line relates to.
Why it matters
The invoice standard has no field for a forecast reference, so the recipient does not use it. This is a warning and the invoice is still accepted. Fixing it mainly gives you a clean check result.
How to fix it
Remove the forecast reference from each line. Software that writes the fuller Extended profile of ZUGFeRD or Factur-X may include references like this one, so export the EN 16931 profile instead. If the buyer needs the reference, put it in an invoice note.
The rule as published
DemandForecastReferencedDocument 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-111 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- CII-SR-112 Do not put a promotional deal reference on an invoice line
- CII-SR-113 Do not put an extra document reference on an invoice line
- CII-SR-114 Do not put a type code on the price of an invoice line
- CII-SR-115 Do not put a minimum quantity on the price of a line
- CII-SR-116 Do not put a maximum quantity on the price of a line
- CII-SR-117 Do not give a reason for a price change on a line