Reference
Markdown exportBT-3 Invoice Type Code
A code specifying the functional type of the Invoice (UNTDID 1001). XRechnung supports specific invoice type codes: 326 (Partial invoice), 380 (Commercial invoice), 384 (Corrected invoice), 389 (Self-billed invoice), 381 (Credit note), 875 (Partial construction invoice), 876 (Partial final construction invoice), 877 (Final construction invoice).
BT-3 (Invoice type code) classifies the document under UNTDID 1001. Mandatory under EN 16931, it tells the receiver whether the document is a commercial invoice (380), credit note (381), or corrected invoice (384). XRechnung restricts the code list further. Example: 380.
BT-3 · EN 16931 / XRechnung 3.x
BT Reference Card
Key EN 16931 and XRechnung facts for this business term.
- BT code
BT-3- Name
- Invoice Type Code
- Cardinality
- Mandatory (M)
- Business group
- Document
- Data type
- Code
- Example value
380- Common error
- BR-04: An Invoice shall have an Invoice type code. The code must come from UNTDID 1001; XRechnung restricts the allowed subset to commercial invoices (380), credit notes (381), corrected invoices (384), self-billed (389), and partial invoices (326).
Quick answer
A code specifying the functional type of the Invoice (UNTDID 1001). XRechnung supports specific invoice type codes: 326 (Partial invoice), 380 (Commercial invoice), 384 (Corrected invoice), 389 (Self-billed invoice), 381 (Credit note), 875 (Partial construction invoice), 876 (Partial final construction invoice), 877 (Final construction invoice).
Invoice basics
Core document identifiers, dates, process identifiers, and high-level invoice context.
Quick actions
In plain language
A code specifying the functional type of the Invoice (UNTDID 1001). XRechnung supports specific invoice type codes: 326 (Partial invoice), 380 (Commercial invoice), 384 (Corrected invoice), 389 (Self-billed invoice), 381 (Credit note), 875 (Partial construction invoice), 876 (Partial final construction invoice), 877 (Final construction invoice).
A code specifying the functional type of the Invoice (UNTDID 1001). XRechnung supports specific invoice type codes: 326 (Partial invoice), 380 (Commercial invoice), 384 (Corrected invoice), 389 (Self-billed invoice), 381 (Credit note), 875 (Partial construction invoice), 876 (Partial final construction invoice), 877 (Final construction invoice).
The invoice type code classifies the purpose and legal nature of the document. Most common is 380 (Commercial invoice) for standard invoices and 381 (Credit note) for refunds or corrections.
What you usually enter here
Three-digit numeric code from UNTDID 1001
Typical valid values include: 380, 381, 384, 389
Mandatory according to EN 16931-1. XRechnung restricts to specific codes for German e-invoicing compliance.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: 01, 02, 05, 999
Relevant rule codes: BR-04, BR-CL-01, BR-DE-17, BR-DE-26
Examples in context
The invoice type code classifies the purpose and legal nature of the document. Most common is 380 (Commercial invoice) for standard invoices and 381 (Credit note) for refunds or corrections.
Mandatory according to EN 16931-1. XRechnung restricts to specific codes for German e-invoicing compliance.
Valid Examples
- 380
- 381
- 384
- 389
- 326
- 875
- 876
- 877
Invalid Examples
- 01
- 02
- 05
- 999
- INV
- CN
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-3
Data Type:
code
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Since Version:
XRechnung 1.0+
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cbc:InvoiceTypeCode/CrossIndustryInvoice/ExchangedDocument/ram:TypeCodeValidation Rules
BR-04
BR-04
BR-CL-01
BR-CL-01
BR-DE-17
BR-DE-17
BR-DE-26
BR-DE-26
Next step
Create an XRechnung from your PDF and confirm the BT-3 code
The converter determines the code from the details on the invoice. You see the value before download and can correct it; the invoice is checked against the XRechnung rules. Already have an XML file? The free validator reports findings for this field, for example BR-DE-17, BR-DE-26.
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Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
The invoice type code classifies the purpose and legal nature of the document. Most common is 380 (Commercial invoice) for standard invoices and 381 (Credit note) for refunds or corrections.
Legal Requirement
Mandatory according to EN 16931-1. XRechnung restricts to specific codes for German e-invoicing compliance.
FAQ
What is the most common invoice type code?
Code 380 (Commercial invoice) is the most commonly used for standard business invoices.
When should I use code 381 instead of 380?
Use code 381 (Credit note) when issuing a refund, correction, or reduction of a previously issued invoice amount.
What are the construction-specific invoice type codes?
Codes 875, 876, and 877 are used for construction invoices: 875 (Partial construction invoice), 876 (Partial final construction invoice), 877 (Final construction invoice).