How do I fix NL-R-001?

This requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cbc:CompanyID`. You can also use Invoice Navigator's compliance engine to correct this automatically in your pipeline.

Is NL-R-001 a critical error?

Yes, NL-R-001 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.

Can NL-R-001 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of NL-R-001 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's compliance engine. The fix is applied in your pipeline with full audit evidence.

errorNLDNLCIUS (Netherlands)

`NL-R-001`:Dutch suppliers must include an invoice reference when issuing a credit...

Dutch suppliers must include an invoice reference when issuing a credit note. The reference to the original invoice is mandatory for credit notes.

Severity

Fatal

Rule set

NLCIUS (Netherlands)

Country

NLD

Fix type

INPUT REQUIRED

Engine Classification

Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made

Required input: Original Invoice Reference

What is NL-R-001?

NL-R-001 is a fatal validation rule defined in the NLCIUS (Netherlands) specification (NLD national rules). It checks whether dutch suppliers must include an invoice reference when issuing a credit....

When this rule fires, the invoice is non-compliant and will be rejected by Peppol access points and national validation services. The sending system receives a rejection response and the invoice does not reach the buyer.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by Dutch validation. Credit notes must reference the original invoice.

NL-R-001 is a hard failure. Invoices that trigger this rule are rejected at the access point and never reach the recipient. In Peppol networks, this means your sending system receives an MLR (Message Level Response) with a rejection status. The invoice must be corrected and re-sent, adding delay to your payment cycle.

Validator Behavior

·Causes invoice rejection
·Error returned: NL-R-001
·Specification: NLCIUS (Netherlands)

Before / After

Failing XML

<cac:PartyLegalEntity>
  <cbc:CompanyID><!-- invalid or missing value --></cbc:CompanyID>
</cac:PartyLegalEntity>

Corrected XML

<cac:PartyLegalEntity>
  <cbc:CompanyID>correct-value</cbc:CompanyID>
</cac:PartyLegalEntity>

Technical Reference

SpecNLCIUS (Netherlands)

StrategyRequires user input: Original invoice reference. User must provide the invoice number being credited.

Common Causes

·Credit note missing invoice reference
·Original invoice number not provided
·BillingReference not populated
·ERP does not link credit notes to invoices
·Manual credit note without reference

Seeing this in production? The API handles NL-R-001 automatically. See the fix response →

Related Errors

BR-DE-17

Invalid XRechnung Invoice Type Code

NL-01

Dutch sellers should include KVK number

NL-02

Dutch VAT numbers must be in correct format

Last updated: 27 February 2026

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