Reference
Markdown exportBT-123 Supporting Document Description
A short text describing the supporting document.
Quick answer
A short text describing the supporting document.
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
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 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:NameWhy 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.