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IN-PRICE-POSITIVE:Item price should be positive

Item price (PriceAmount) should typically be a positive value.

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

Item prices should be positive values. Negative prices indicate a data entry error or incorrect handling of discounts/credits. Fix the pricing in your source system - use allowances for discounts, not negative prices.

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

Why This Error Matters

Prices should be positive values.

How to Fix It

1

Check prices

Each line PriceAmount

2

Use positive

Negative quantity for credits

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Price/cbc:PriceAmount

Common Causes

  • Negative price

Frequently Asked Questions

PriceAmount should be positive.
Use positive price; for credits use negative quantity. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, PEPPOL-EN16931-R054 is a critical error that must be fixed.

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IN-QUANTITY-POSITIVE

Line quantity should be positive

Last updated: 19 January 2026

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