PEPPOL-EN16931-R008

Validation message

Document MUST not contain empty elements.

Explanation

A field must either have a value or be left out entirely; empty fields are not allowed. An empty field rarely changes what the invoice says, but it makes the invoice invalid. XRechnung allows only two exceptions: an empty order number and empty delivery details.

How to fix

Ask the seller for a corrected invoice without empty fields. This usually comes from the seller's invoicing software, not from data entry.

Applies to

  • XRechnung (UBL)
  • XRechnung (CII)
  • PEPPOL BIS (UBL)