NL-R-001
Error Guide
🇳🇱 NL-R-001: Dutch suppliers must include an invoice reference when issuing a credit... in Netherlands
ErrorB2G MandatoryNeeds Input
Dutch suppliers must include an invoice reference when issuing a credit note. The reference to the original invoice is mandatory for credit notes.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
NLCIUS (Netherlands)
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Netherlands
Netherlands requires (B2G) e-invoicing using SI-UBL 2.0, Peppol BIS Billing 3.0. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Netherlands compliance.
How to Fix NL-R-001
This requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cbc:CompanyID`.
Example: Before & After
Before (invalid)
<cac:PartyLegalEntity> <cbc:CompanyID><!-- invalid or missing value --></cbc:CompanyID> </cac:PartyLegalEntity>
After (fixed)
<cac:PartyLegalEntity> <cbc:CompanyID>correct-value</cbc:CompanyID> </cac:PartyLegalEntity>
Netherlands E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G (central)
Live (Jan 2017)
Central government suppliers
B2G (all)
Live (Apr 2019)
All government entity suppliers
B2B mandate
2027-2028
Expected under ViDA
Common Causes
- •Credit note missing invoice reference
- •Original invoice number not provided
- •BillingReference not populated
- •ERP does not link credit notes to invoices
- •Manual credit note without reference
Fix NL-R-001 automatically
Upload your invoice and let Invoice Navigator auto-remediate this error.