What it means
This rule checks that the receiving advice reference in a UBL invoice or credit note (cac:ReceiptDocumentReference) does not contain a description of the referenced document. EN 16931 only uses the reference number inside that block (BT-15, in cbc:ID).
Why it matters
EN 16931 does not use a description inside the receiving advice reference.
How to fix it
Delete cbc:DocumentDescription from cac:ReceiptDocumentReference and export again. If the recipient needs the explanation, put it in an invoice note (BT-22). Keep the reference number in the receiving advice reference field (BT-15). Recheck the 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
A UBL invoice should not include the ReceiptDocumentReference DocumentDescription Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| EN 16931 (UBL) | 1.3.17 |
| EN 16931 (UBL credit note) | 1.3.17 |
| XRechnung 3.0 (UBL) | 3.0.2 |
| XRechnung 3.0 (UBL credit note) | 3.0.2 |
| Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (invoice) | 2026.5 |
| Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (credit note) | 2026.5 |
| SI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUS (invoice) | 2.0.3.13 |
| SI-UBL 2.0 / NLCIUS (credit note) | 2.0.3.13 |
| France CTC (UBL invoice) | 1.4.0-04 |
| France CTC (UBL credit note) | 1.4.0-04 |
| CIUS-RO UBL Invoice 1.0.9 | 1.0.9 |
| CIUS-RO UBL Credit Note 1.0.9 | 1.0.9 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether UBL-CR-072 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- UBL-CR-073 Do not add an attachment to the receiving advice reference
- UBL-CR-074 Do not add a validity period to the receiving advice reference
- UBL-CR-075 Do not add an issuer to the receiving advice reference
- UBL-CR-076 Do not add a verification result to the receiving advice reference
- UBL-CR-077 Do not include a statement document reference
- UBL-CR-078 Do not add a copy flag to the originator document reference