CII-SR-401: Leave the type code out of the payment terms

What it means

The payment terms contain a TypeCode element, a code for the kind of payment terms. EN 16931 does not use it. It gives the payment terms as text (BT-20) and the due date (BT-9) as a date.

Why it matters

This is a warning, so the invoice is still accepted. The buyer's software does not read the code, so the classification is lost. It is worth fixing if the terms are only explained through that code, or if the buyer's system is strict about extra elements.

How to fix it

Remove the TypeCode element from the payment terms. Write what the terms mean in the payment terms text (BT-20) and fill in the due date (BT-9). If your invoicing software offers a choice of profile or format, pick EN 16931 (or XRechnung, if your buyer asked for it).

The rule as published

TypeCode should not be present

Where this rule applies