BR-G-08
EN 16931
FATAL
Official rule text
In a VAT breakdown (BG-23) where the VAT category code (BT-118) is "Export outside the EU" the VAT category taxable amount (BT-116) shall equal the sum of Invoice line net amounts (BT-131) minus the sum of Document level allowance amounts (BT-92) plus the sum of Document level charge amounts (BT-99) where the VAT category codes (BT-151, BT-95, BT-102) are "Export outside the EU".
What this error means
This is a VAT category rule for Export outside the EU. When any line, allowance or charge uses this category, the standard requires a matching, internally consistent VAT breakdown (seller identifiers, category rates, taxable and tax amounts).
How to fix it
- Check every line using this VAT category against the requirement in the rule text.
- Make sure the VAT breakdown (BG-23) contains exactly one entry for this category, with consistent rate and amounts.
- For exemption-style categories, provide the exemption reason text or code where required.
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