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Error code BR-CO-13

The total without VAT doesn't add up

The total without VAT (BT-109) must equal the lines (BT-131), minus document discounts (BT-107), plus document charges (BT-108).

The official rule

“Invoice total amount without VAT (BT-109) = Σ Invoice line net amount (BT-131) - Sum of allowances on document level (BT-107) + Sum of charges on document level (BT-108).”
In EN 16931 1.3.16 (UBL), EN 16931 1.3.17 (UBL), EN 16931 1.3.17 (CII)Severity: Error

Official text, in the language the rule set publishes it in.

Fields named: BT-109 · BT-131 · BT-107 · BT-108

Common causes

  • A discount or charge on the whole invoice is missing from the totals, or counted twice.
  • A total was typed in by hand.

How to fix it

  • Recalculate the totals.
  • Check the discounts and charges at the bottom of the invoice.

Wrong vs. right (UBL)

Wrong
<cbc:LineExtensionAmount currencyID="EUR">1787.50</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
<cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR">1797.50</cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>
Right
<cbc:LineExtensionAmount currencyID="EUR">1787.50</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
<cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR">1787.50</cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>