BR-Z-08
EN 16931
FATAL
Official rule text
In a VAT breakdown (BG-23) where VAT category code (BT-118) is "Zero rated" the VAT category taxable amount (BT-116) shall equal the sum of Invoice line net amount (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 "Zero rated".
What this error means
The official rule text above states the exact requirement your invoice does not meet. The referenced business terms (BT-xx) identify the fields involved.
How to fix it
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