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BR-64 - Item standard identifier needs a scheme

The item standard identifier (BT-157) must have a scheme identifier.

BR-64 - Item standard identifier needs a scheme

The item standard identifier (BT-157) must have a scheme identifier.

Invoice linesEN 16931BT-157 Error

What this rule checks

The item standard identifier (BT-157) must have a scheme identifier.

How to fix it

Add the schemeID on the StandardItemIdentification (BT-157), e.g. 0160 for a GTIN.

Validate against this rule

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

UBL / PeppolXRechnungFactur-X / ZUGFeRD

Related rules

BR-21Each invoice line needs an identifierBR-22Each invoice line needs a quantityBR-23Each invoice line needs a unit of measureBR-24Each invoice line needs a net amountBR-25Each invoice line needs an item nameBR-26Each invoice line needs a net price

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

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