How do I fix PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID?

Review and correct the `cbc:ID` element in your Invoice XML to satisfy this validation rule (PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID a critical error?

PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID should be reviewed and corrected if possible to ensure optimal invoice compliance.

Can PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID be automatically fixed?

PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID affects financial fields and cannot be automatically modified. This must be corrected in the source invoicing system.

Error codes · Peppol BIS 3.0

PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-IDPartly

Item identification SHOULD be provided for better interoperability

This is the rejection, word for word: „[PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID] Item identification SHOULD be provided for better interoperability. This applies to the `cbc:ID` element in the invoice XML.“

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doReview and correct the `cbc:ID` element in your Invoice XML to satisfy this validation rule (PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:StandardItemIdentification>
  <cbc:ID><!-- invalid or missing value --></cbc:ID>
</cac:StandardItemIdentification>

After

<cac:StandardItemIdentification>
  <cbc:ID>correct-value</cbc:ID>
</cac:StandardItemIdentification>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

IN-TAX-CATEGORY-CODESTax category codes validation