warningEN16931

UBL-CR-675:A UBL invoice should not include the NetworkID schemeID

This UBL element should not be present in an EN16931 invoice. It is allowed in full UBL 2.1 but not in the EN16931 subset.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by EN16931 validators. These conformance rules prohibit UBL attributes and elements not in the EN16931 e-invoicing profile. Remove the disallowed attribute or restructure the element.

Common Causes

  • NetworkID contains schemeID attribute
  • cbc:NetworkID/@schemeID not in EN16931 profile
  • Scheme identifier on card network not permitted
  • Only plain text network identifier allowed
  • ERP exports scheme attribute on card network ID

Frequently Asked Questions

This UBL element should not be present in an EN16931 invoice. It is allowed in full UBL 2.1 but not in the EN16931 subset.
This UBL element should not be present in an EN16931 invoice. It is allowed in full UBL 2.1 but not in the EN16931 subset. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
UBL-CR-675 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed.
Many instances of UBL-CR-675 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.

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Last updated: 16 January 2026

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