BR-29

Invoice period ends before it starts

ErrorEN 16931BT-73BT-74

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What it means

When both dates are supplied, the invoice period (BT-73, BT-74) must end on or after its start date. The same date is allowed.

Typical causes

  • The start and end dates were swapped
  • A date was copied from an earlier billing period

How to fix it

  1. Check the invoice period in the invoice header
  2. Correct the dates to match the actual period, with the end on or after the start
  3. Export again and validate the invoice
What the rule says (technical)

If both Invoicing period start date (BT-73) and end date (BT-74) are given, the end date shall be later or equal to the start date.

Swap or correct the dates in cac:InvoicePeriod.

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