DK-R-016
Error Guide
🇩🇰 DK-R-016: For Danish Suppliers, a Credit note cannot have a negative total (PayableAmount) in Denmark
ErrorB2G MandatoryManual Fix
Danish credit notes cannot have a negative PayableAmount. Credit notes should have positive amounts representing the credit being issued.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
OIOUBL (Denmark)
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Manual
Why This Matters in Denmark
Denmark requires (B2G) e-invoicing using OIOUBL 2.1, Peppol BIS 3.0, OIOUBL 3.0 (under review). Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Denmark compliance.
How to Fix DK-R-016
Review your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per OIOUBL (Denmark) (DK-R-016).
Example: Before & After
Before (invalid)
<Invoice> <!-- Issue: Danish credit notes cannot have negative PayableAmount. --> </Invoice>
After (fixed)
<Invoice> <!-- Issue resolved per OIOUBL (Denmark) --> </Invoice>
Denmark E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (2005)
All suppliers to public sector
Bookkeeping Act (certified SW)
Live (Jan 2024)
Medium/large companies using certified software
Bookkeeping Act (custom SW)
Live (Jan 2025)
Medium/large companies using custom software
Bookkeeping Act (remaining)
Jan 2026
Financial + personally-owned companies (>DKK 300K turnover)
Common Causes
- •Negative total entered on credit note
- •Double negative from credit note reversal
- •Calculation error produced negative amount
- •Credit note confused with invoice adjustment
- •Amounts not properly signed for credit note
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