Error code BR-E-10
VAT exemption without its reason
A VAT breakdown with the category "Exempt from VAT" must give an exemption reason (BT-120 text or BT-121 code).
The official rule
“A VAT breakdown (BG-23) with VAT Category code (BT-118) "Exempt from VAT" shall have a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or a VAT exemption reason text (BT-120).”
“A VAT Breakdown (BG-23) with VAT Category code (BT-118) "Exempt from VAT" shall have a VAT exemption reason code (BT-121) or a VAT exemption reason text (BT-120).”
Official text, in the language the rule set publishes it in.
Fields named: BG-23 · BT-118 · BT-121 · BT-120
Common causes
- The exempt VAT category is used without a reason.
How to fix it
- Add the reason the sale is exempt (text or code), for example the legal article that applies.
Wrong vs. right (UBL)
Wrong
<cac:TaxCategory> <cbc:ID>E</cbc:ID> <cbc:Percent>0</cbc:Percent> <cac:TaxScheme><cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID></cac:TaxScheme> </cac:TaxCategory>
Right
<cac:TaxCategory> <cbc:ID>E</cbc:ID> <cbc:Percent>0</cbc:Percent> <cbc:TaxExemptionReason>…</cbc:TaxExemptionReason> <cac:TaxScheme><cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID></cac:TaxScheme> </cac:TaxCategory>