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).
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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