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UBL-SR-10:Invalid decimal format

Decimal numbers must use period as separator.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by EN16931 validators. These structural constraints ensure consistent processing by receiving systems.

How to Fix It

1

Check numbers

All amount, quantity, percent values

2

Use period

1234.56 not 1234,56

Technical Details

XPath: All numeric elements

Common Causes

  • ERP system exports multiple references where only one is allowed in EN16931
  • Data consolidation merged records that should have been deduplicated
  • Template or mapping incorrectly configured to output duplicate elements
  • Manual editing introduced extra elements
  • Invoice conversion from another format did not merge duplicate entries

Frequently Asked Questions

Decimal numbers must use period as separator.
Use period (.) as decimal separator, not comma. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, UBL-SR-10 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.

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Last updated: 16 January 2026

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