How do I fix CII-FIX-VATEX?

Normalize exemption reason codes and propagate from header to lines. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is CII-FIX-VATEX a critical error?

Yes, CII-FIX-VATEX is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can CII-FIX-VATEX be automatically fixed?

Yes, CII-FIX-VATEX can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Which accounting software causes CII-FIX-VATEX?

CII-FIX-VATEX is commonly seen in exports from ZUGFeRD generators, Factur-X converters. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · cii-d16b

CII-FIX-VATEXFixable here

CII VAT exemption reason code normalization

This is the rejection, word for word: „[CII-FIX-VATEX] CII invoices with VAT categories O (Outside scope), E (Exempt), AE (Reverse charge), G (Export), or K (Intra-community) require a valid VATEX exemption reason code. This fix normalizes the ExemptionReasonCode at header level and propagates it to line-level tax breakdowns that are missing it.“

Header XPath: ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:ExemptionReasonCode — Line XPath: ram:SpecifiedLineTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:ExemptionReasonCode — CEF VATEX code list.

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doNormalize exemption reason codes and propagate from header to lines.

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What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · CII-FIX-VATEX

Locationram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:ExemptionReasonCode

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

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Often appears together with

BR-AE-02Reverse charge requires both VAT IDs BR-E-02When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...BR-G-02When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...BR-O-02VAT identifier found but invoice is marked as not subject to VAT