Header and item relation errorsRelation & missing element

CDS11004Relation error: The combination of Trade Movement Type, Declaration Type followed by requested procedure and /or previous procedure code is invalid.

HMRC explanation

Relation error

The combination of procedure code and additional procedure code is either invalid or is not permitted on this type of declaration. Or the additional procedure code combination is not permitted.

Source: HMRC, Customs Declaration Service error codes, Open Government Licence v3.0. GOV.UK publication · Licence

What to check across the Header and item relation errors

Values across the declaration do not agree, for example the total number of items against the items declared, or net mass against gross mass. Check the header totals against the item lines, the trade movement and declaration type against the requested procedure, and whether the element you are amending can be amended on this declaration type.

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Source: HMRC, Customs Declaration Service error codes, Open Government Licence v3.0. GOV.UK publication · Licence