What it means
Checks that no ram:ReceivableSpecifiedTradeAccountingAccount under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement contains a ram:CostReferenceDimensionPattern child.
Why it matters
CostReferenceDimensionPattern is not part of the EN 16931 CII representation of the invoice-level buyer accounting reference (BT-19). This warning does not establish recipient acceptance.
How to fix it
Remove ram:CostReferenceDimensionPattern only from ram:ReceivableSpecifiedTradeAccountingAccount in the header settlement. If your buyer needs a cost centre or project reference, agree the value to put in ram:ID as the buyer accounting reference (BT-19). Recheck the corrected file.
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
CostReferenceDimensionPattern 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-432 still fails, and which other rules do.