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 compliance engine to correct this automatically in your pipeline.

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

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

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

Many instances of PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's compliance engine. The fix is applied in your pipeline with full audit evidence.

infoPeppol BIS 3.0

`PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID`:Item identification SHOULD be provided for better interoperability

Item identification SHOULD be provided for better interoperability. This applies to the `cbc:ID` element in the invoice XML.

Severity

Info

Rule set

Peppol BIS 3.0

Country

All EU

Fix type

BLOCKED

Engine Classification

Financial or legal field · Modification blocked by policy

What is PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID?

PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID is a info validation rule defined in the Peppol BIS 3.0 specification. It checks whether item identification should be provided for better interoperability.

This rule flags a potential compliance issue that should be reviewed. While it may not block transmission, correcting it improves interoperability and audit readiness.

This error requires manual correction — financial fields are protected by policy.Test This Error ↓

Why This Error Matters

Peppol BIS 3.0 requires this for cross-border interoperability. Non-compliant invoices will be rejected by Peppol Access Points during transmission.

While PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID does not block transmission, ignoring it degrades your invoice quality score. Receivers and tax authorities increasingly use these signals to flag suppliers for manual review.

Validator Behavior

·Rejected by PEPPOL Access Points
·Error returned: PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID
·Specification: Peppol BIS 3.0

Before / After

Failing XML

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

Corrected XML

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

Technical Reference

SpecPeppol BIS 3.0

Seeing this in production? The API handles PEPPOL-INV-ITEM-ID automatically. See the fix response →

Related Errors

IN-TAX-CATEGORY-CODES

Tax category codes validation

Last updated: 27 February 2026

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