Reference
Markdown exportBT-130 Invoice line quantity unit of measure code
The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.
Quick answer
The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.
Line items
The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.
In plain language
The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.
The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.
Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.
What you usually enter here
Three-letter code from UNECE Recommendation 20/21
Typical valid values include: EA, HUR, KGM, LTR
Optional but recommended for clarity and automated processing.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: , each, kg, 999
Relevant rule codes: BR-2, BR-CO-10
Examples in context
Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.
Optional but recommended for clarity and automated processing.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- EA
- HUR
- KGM
- LTR
- MTK
- MTR
- PCE
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- each
- kg
- 999
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-130
Data Type:
code
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Max Length:
3 characters
Since Version:
Optional
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cbc:InvoicedQuantity/@unitCode/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementLineMonetarySummation/ram:BilledQuantity/@unitCodeValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
BR-CO-10
BR-CO-10
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.
Legal Requirement
Optional but recommended for clarity and automated processing.