Reasons for issuance of credit note or debit note

This code list defines the reasons for issuing a Credit Note or Debit Note. These reasons are used to indicate the business justification for adjustments made to previously issued invoices, including cancellations, value corrections, quantity changes, or other amendments.

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Syntax binding
ubl:CreditNote / cac:BillingReference / cac:InvoiceDocumentReference / cbc:DocumentStatusCode

Codes

Code Name/Description
CAN Cancellation or return

Supply has been cancelled or goods have been returned, resulting in a full or partial reversal of the original transaction

VAT Change in VAT treatment

Adjustment due to a change in the VAT treatment of the supply, resulting from a reclassification of the nature of the supply

VAL Change in value

Adjustment to the value of the supply due to changes in price, discounts, or additional charges

QTY Change in quantity

Adjustment to the value of the supply due to changes in the quantity of goods or services originally invoiced

OTH Other

Any other reason for issuing a Credit Note or Debit Note not covered by the specified codes