BT-19 - Buyer accounting reference
A textual reference used by the buyer to post the invoice in its accounting, such as a cost centre or general ledger account. It applies to the invoice as a whole.
BT-19 - Buyer accounting reference
A textual reference used by the buyer to post the invoice in its accounting, such as a cost centre or general ledger account. It applies to the invoice as a whole.
Definition
A textual reference used by the buyer to post the invoice in its accounting, such as a cost centre or general ledger account. It applies to the invoice as a whole.
Syntax mapping
Where this term appears in each of the three EN 16931 syntaxes.
| Syntax | Path |
|---|---|
| UBL 2.1 | cbc:AccountingCost |
| UN/CEFACT CII | ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ReceivableSpecifiedTradeAccountingAccount/ram:ID |
| Factur-X / ZUGFeRD | Factur-X profile: BASIC WL |
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Source: CEN EN 16931-1 + CEN/TS 16931-3-2 (UBL) & -3-3 (CII) · Last verified: 2026-07-10
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