How do I fix UBL-SR-49?

Your invoice contains multiple Value tax point date elements (TaxPointDate). EN16931 allows only one tax point date per invoice. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is UBL-SR-49 a critical error?

Yes, UBL-SR-49 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can UBL-SR-49 be automatically fixed?

UBL-SR-49 requires manual correction. Review the fix steps above for guidance.

Error codes · EN16931

UBL-SR-49In your invoicing software

Value tax point date shall occur maximum once

This is the rejection, word for word: „[UBL-SR-49] Your invoice contains multiple Value tax point date elements (TaxPointDate). EN16931 allows only one tax point date per invoice.“

What to have readyNothing. The file has to be re-exported from your invoicing software; we check it again afterwards.

What we doYour invoice contains multiple Value tax point date elements (TaxPointDate). EN16931 allows only one tax point date per invoice.

Choose the rejected invoiceor drop it here

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What the finding looks likeExample

FindingStructure invalid · UBL-SR-49

Location/Invoice/cac:InvoicePeriod/cbc:DescriptionCode

From youA re-exported file

ThenRe-export

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check