Reference
Markdown exportBT-123 Supporting Document Description
A short text describing the supporting document.
Quick answer
Taxes and totals
VAT treatment, tax breakdowns, and document totals that validators check closely.
Quick actions
In plain language
A short text describing the supporting document.
A short text describing the supporting document.
Helps buyers understand what the referenced or attached document contains.
What you usually enter here
Free text document description
Typical valid values include: Signed contract, Delivery note, Timesheet for May 2026
Optional EN 16931 supporting document context.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like:
Examples in context
Helps buyers understand what the referenced or attached document contains.
Optional EN 16931 supporting document context.
Valid Examples
- Signed contract
- Delivery note
- Timesheet for May 2026
XML mapping and field facts
Open the technical reference if you need XML paths, validator rule codes, legal wording, or schema-specific mapping details.
Field ID:
BT-123
Data Type:
text
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Since Version:
Optional
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:AdditionalDocumentReference/cbc:DocumentDescription/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement/ram:AdditionalReferencedDocument/ram:NameNext step
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Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Helps buyers understand what the referenced or attached document contains.
Legal Requirement
Optional EN 16931 supporting document context.