BT-25 - Preceding Invoice reference
The identifier of the previously issued invoice being referenced. It is mandatory within the preceding invoice reference group.
BT-25 - Preceding Invoice reference
The identifier of the previously issued invoice being referenced. It is mandatory within the preceding invoice reference group.
Definition
The identifier of the previously issued invoice being referenced. It is mandatory within the preceding invoice reference group.
Syntax mapping
Where this term appears in each of the three EN 16931 syntaxes.
| Syntax | Path |
|---|---|
| UBL 2.1 | cac:BillingReference/cac:InvoiceDocumentReference/cbc:ID |
| UN/CEFACT CII | ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:InvoiceReferencedDocument/ram:IssuerAssignedID |
| Factur-X / ZUGFeRD | Factur-X profile: BASIC WL |
The lowest Factur-X / ZUGFeRD profile in which this term is available.
Validation rules for this term
The EN 16931 / Peppol / XRechnung rules that reference this term.
Validate an invoice carrying this term
This term is defined by EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:
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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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