errorcii-d16b

CII-SR-05:ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement required

CII must specify seller and buyer.

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

CII documents require the ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement element containing seller and buyer information. Update your CII document generator to include this mandatory element.

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

Why This Error Matters

Trade agreement contains party details.

How to Fix It

1

Add agreement

ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement element

2

Add parties

SellerTradeParty and BuyerTradeParty

Technical Details

XPath: /rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice/rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement

Common Causes

  • Missing trade agreement
  • Missing parties

Frequently Asked Questions

CII must specify seller and buyer.
Add HeaderTradeAgreement with party information. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, CII-SR-05 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.

Related Errors

CII-SR-04

SupplyChainTradeTransaction required

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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