What it means
The block of invoice totals (SpecifiedTradeSettlementHeaderMonetarySummation) must not contain ProductValueExcludingTobaccoTaxInformationAmount, an information-only figure for the product value excluding tobacco tax. EN 16931 has no field for it.
Why it matters
This rule is a warning, so the file is still accepted. The figure is outside the standard, so the recipient's software is not expected to read it and the value is likely to be ignored. It is worth fixing when a recipient wants a file that follows EN 16931 exactly.
How to fix it
Remove the element from the invoice totals. If your software adds it automatically, look in the e-invoice export settings for the EN 16931 option, or ask the supplier to switch it off. The line amounts and the VAT breakdown do not change when you remove it.
The rule as published
ProductValueExcludingTobaccoTaxInformationAmount 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-416 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- CII-SR-417 Leave out TotalRetailValueInformationAmount from the totals
- CII-SR-418 Leave out GrossLineTotalAmount from the totals
- CII-SR-419 Leave out NetLineTotalAmount from the totals
- CII-SR-420 Leave out NetIncludingTaxesLineTotalAmount from the totals
- CII-SR-421 Leave out SpecifiedFinancialAdjustment from the invoice
- CII-SR-422 Leave out LineID in the preceding invoice reference