BR-55

Validation message

Each Preceding Invoice reference (BG-3) shall contain a Preceding Invoice reference (BT-25).

Explanation

The invoice refers to an earlier invoice, for example as a correction or credit note for it, but doesn't give its invoice number.

How to fix

Ask the seller for a corrected invoice that states the number of the earlier invoice.

Applies to

  • EN 16931 (UBL)
  • EN 16931 (CII)