Reference
Markdown exportBT-142 Invoice line item standard identifier
An identifier for the item as published in a product classification scheme or standard.
Quick answer
An identifier for the item as published in a product classification scheme or standard.
Line items
The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.
In plain language
An identifier for the item as published in a product classification scheme or standard.
An identifier for the item as published in a product classification scheme or standard.
Used for standardized product identification across systems.
What you usually enter here
Standard product identifier (EAN, GTIN, etc.)
Typical valid values include: 1234567890123, EAN:1234567890123, GTIN:1234567890123
Optional according to EN 16931-1.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: , AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Relevant rule codes: BR-2
Examples in context
Used for standardized product identification across systems.
Optional according to EN 16931-1.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 1234567890123
- EAN:1234567890123
- GTIN:1234567890123
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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-142
Data Type:
identifier
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Max Length:
50 characters
Since Version:
Optional
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:StandardItemIdentification/cbc:ID/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementLineMonetarySummation/ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct/ram:StandardItemIdentification/ram:IDValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Used for standardized product identification across systems.
Legal Requirement
Optional according to EN 16931-1.