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How to fix PEPPOL-EN16931-CL003

Reason code MUST be according to UNCL 7161 D.16B.

What this rule checks

Charge reason codes must come from the UN/CEFACT code list 7161 (revision D.16B). This is the Peppol-mandated code list for describing why a charge is applied.

How to fix it

Set cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode on charge entries to a valid UNCL 7161 D.16B code (e.g. 'AA' for advertising, 'ABL' for packing, 'FC' for freight, 'FI' for financing).

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