How do I fix PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101?

The Credit Note Type Code does not match the Peppol profile. Use 381 for credit notes in Peppol BIS 3.0. You can also use Invoice Navigator's compliance engine to correct this automatically in your pipeline.

Is PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 a critical error?

Yes, PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.

Can PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's compliance engine. The fix is applied in your pipeline with full audit evidence.

errorPeppol BIS 3.0

`PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101`:Credit note type code MUST be set according to the profile.

The Credit Note Type Code does not match the Peppol profile. Use 381 for credit notes in Peppol BIS 3.0.

Severity

Fatal

Rule set

Peppol BIS 3.0

Country

All EU

Fix type

BLOCKED

Engine Classification

Financial or legal field · Modification blocked by policy

What is PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101?

PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 is a fatal validation rule defined in the Peppol BIS 3.0 specification. It checks whether credit note type code must be set according to the profile..

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.

This error requires manual correction — financial fields are protected by policy.Test This Error ↓

Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by PEPPOL validators. PEPPOL BIS Billing enforces specific format, type code, and VAT exemption code consistency requirements.

PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 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
·Rejected by PEPPOL Access Points
·Error returned: PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101
·Specification: Peppol BIS 3.0

Before / After

Failing XML

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Credit note type code MUST be set according to the profile. -->
</Invoice>

Corrected XML

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per Peppol BIS 3.0 -->
</Invoice>

Technical Reference

SpecPeppol BIS 3.0

Strategy1. For CreditNote documents, set to 381.

Common Causes

·Credit note type code not valid for PEPPOL profile
·BT-3 CreditNoteTypeCode not in allowed list
·cbc:CreditNoteTypeCode value invalid for BIS Billing
·Credit note document type not permitted in PEPPOL
·Type code does not match credit note profile

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Handle PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101 Automatically in Your Pipeline

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PEPPOL-EN16931-P0101:Credit note type code MUST be set according to the profile.