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BR-42 - Line-level allowance must state a reason

Each invoice line allowance (BG-27) must have an allowance reason (BT-139) or an allowance reason code (BT-140).

BR-42 - Line-level allowance must state a reason

Each invoice line allowance (BG-27) must have an allowance reason (BT-139) or an allowance reason code (BT-140).

Allowances & chargesEN 16931BT-139 Error

What this rule checks

Each invoice line allowance (BG-27) must have an allowance reason (BT-139) or an allowance reason code (BT-140).

How to fix it

Add an allowance reason (BT-139) or an allowance reason code (BT-140) to the invoice line allowance.

Validate against this rule

This rule is part of EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:

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Source: CEN EN 16931 Schematron · Last verified: 2026-07-10

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