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PEPPOL-EN16931-R008: Empty elements are not allowed
A rule from a Peppol rule (also part of the German KoSIT configuration). What the message means and how to fix it.
What the message means
The file contains elements without content, for example <cbc:Note/> or <ram:Name></ram:Name>. Peppol does not allow empty elements.
How to fix it
Leave elements without a value out completely instead of writing them empty. In templates and generators this is usually a condition “only write if filled”.
Where the field is in the file
- UBL:
any – see the location in the report - CII:
any – see the location in the report
The rule applies to every format built on EN 16931: Peppol BIS Billing 3.0, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD and Factur-X, and other national CIUS.
Check the invoice again: The free validator runs the official KoSIT rule files (EN 16931 rules for UBL and CII, plus the German XRechnung rules) in your browser. Your invoice never leaves your computer, and the report links to the English explanations.
Technical notes on the data format, not tax or legal advice. Whether VAT rate, supply and amounts are correct in substance is a question for your tax adviser.