CII-SR-299: Do not add a demand forecast reference

What it means

The check looks in the agreement part of the invoice header for a reference to a demand forecast (ram:DemandForecastReferencedDocument), a document with the quantities the buyer expects to need. EN 16931 has no field for it.

Why it matters

This is a warning, so the invoice is still accepted. A recipient that follows the standard does not read the forecast reference, so it has no effect on checking or paying the invoice. It is worth fixing if you want a file with no warnings.

How to fix it

Remove the forecast reference from the invoice in your invoicing software, or from the export settings that send it. In the XML, delete the ram:DemandForecastReferencedDocument block. If the buyer needs it to book the invoice, add the number to the invoice note.

The rule as published

DemandForecastReferencedDocument should not be present

Where this rule applies