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BR-14:Invoice line net amount required

Each invoice line must have a net amount (LineExtensionAmount).

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

Line amounts require manual verification. Changes affect tax calculations and invoice totals. Verify the correct values in your invoicing system before correcting.

See the step-by-step instructions below to fix this error manually.

Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. This is the amount the buyer will pay and must be present for payment processing.

How to Fix It

1

Calculate line total

Quantity × Price per unit

2

Apply discounts

Subtract any line-level allowances

3

Set amount

Place result in LineExtensionAmount with currency

Code Example

<cac:InvoiceLine>
  <cbc:ID>1</cbc:ID>
  <cbc:InvoicedQuantity unitCode="C62">10</cbc:InvoicedQuantity>
  <cbc:LineExtensionAmount currencyID="EUR">100.00</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
  <!-- Price per unit: 10.00 -->
</cac:InvoiceLine>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cbc:LineExtensionAmount

Common Causes

  • Tax inclusive amount not calculated by source system
  • TaxInclusiveAmount field not mapped in export
  • Export template missing final gross amount
  • Tax calculation not completed before export
  • Rounding differences caused amount validation failure

Commonly Seen In

All invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

Each invoice line must have a net amount (LineExtensionAmount).
Add LineExtensionAmount = Quantity × UnitPrice. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-14 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted by the recipient's system.
Many instances of BR-14 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invoice line net amount required.
BR-14 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Related Errors

BR-16

Invoice line must have an identifier

BR-17

Invoice line item name required

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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