Reference
Markdown exportBT-140 Invoice line item seller's identifier
An identifier assigned by the seller to identify the item.
Quick answer
An identifier assigned by the seller to identify the item.
Line items
The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.
In plain language
An identifier assigned by the seller to identify the item.
An identifier assigned by the seller to identify the item.
Used for product catalog management and automated processing.
What you usually enter here
Alphanumeric product identifier
Typical valid values include: SKU123456, PROD-ABC-001, ITEM-2024-001
Optional according to EN 16931-1.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: , AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Relevant rule codes: BR-2
Examples in context
Used for product catalog management and automated processing.
Optional according to EN 16931-1.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- SKU123456
- PROD-ABC-001
- ITEM-2024-001
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-140
Data Type:
identifier
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Max Length:
50 characters
Since Version:
Optional
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:SellersItemIdentification/cbc:ID/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementLineMonetarySummation/ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct/ram:SellerAssignedIDValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Used for product catalog management and automated processing.
Legal Requirement
Optional according to EN 16931-1.