BR-DE-14

This rule requires the element "VAT category rate" (BT-119) to be transmitted. In UBL, each cac:TaxSubtotal must contain cac:TaxCategory/cbc:Percent with a non-empty value (not only whitespace). In CII, each ram:ApplicableTradeTax must contain ram:RateApplicablePercent with a non-empty value. Because the severity is fatal, an invoice without this element fails validation.

Ensure the VAT rate is present and non-empty for each applicable tax breakdown. In UBL, set cac:TaxCategory/cbc:Percent to the applicable VAT rate within every cac:TaxSubtotal. In CII, set ram:RateApplicablePercent to the applicable VAT rate within every ram:ApplicableTradeTax. If the element exists but is empty or contains only whitespace, provide the actual rate value.