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IN-QUANTITY-POSITIVE:Line quantity should be positive

Invoice line quantity (InvoicedQuantity) should typically be a positive value.

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

Line quantities should be positive values. Negative quantities indicate a data entry error or that this should be a credit note. Fix the quantities in your source system, or use invoice type 381 (Credit Note) for returns.

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

Why This Error Matters

Positive quantities expected on invoices.

How to Fix It

1

Check quantities

Each line InvoicedQuantity

2

Use positive

Or use credit note for returns

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cbc:InvoicedQuantity

Common Causes

  • Negative quantity on invoice

Frequently Asked Questions

InvoicedQuantity should typically be positive.
Use positive quantity; for credits use credit note. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, PEPPOL-EN16931-R053 is a critical error that must be fixed.

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Last updated: 19 January 2026

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