What is PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 about?
PD CEN/TS 16931 is a series that discusses standards for electronic invoicing(e-invoicing). PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 is a part of multi-series electronic invoicing that focuses on syntax binding for UN/EDIFACT INVOICE D16B. UN/EDIFACT (ISO 9735) is a syntax for electronic data interchange for administration, commerce, and transport.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 specifies the mapping between the semantic model of an electronic invoice, included in EN 16931‑1 and the ISO 9735 (UN/EDIFACT) syntax. For each element in the semantic model (including sub-elements or supplementary components such as identification scheme identifiers) it is defined which element in the syntax is to be used to contain its information contents. Any mismatches between semantics, format, cardinality, or structure are indicated.
CEN/TS 16931-3-4 defines the binding of the core elements of the invoice to the ISO 9735 syntax (UN/EDIFACT). Other subparts of this CEN Technical Specifications define the binding method (CEN/TS 16931-3-1) and map the core invoice model to other syntaxes such as ISO/IEC 19845 (UBL 2.1) (CEN/TS 16931-3-2) and the Cross Industry Invoice of UN/CEFACT XML (CEN/TS 16931-3-3).
Who is PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 for?
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 on electronic invoicing is useful for:
- E-invoice suppliers
- Organizations in the private and the public sector for public procurement invoicing
- E-invoice contracting authorities/entities
- PEPPOL (Pan European eProcurement Online) Authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4?
UN/EDIFACT constructs are character strings in which the content of data elements is separated by tags and delimiters. In UN/CEFACT, standard messages using the UN/EDIFACT syntax (ISO 9735) were developed by various working groups across the globe to facilitate administration, commerce, and transport. These messages mimicked standard paper documents used in everyday business transactions and were called United Nations Standard Message types (UNSMs). Today these UNSMs are the most widely used e-messages across the globe.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 provides you with the framework for the semantic model to UN/EDIFACT syntax elements mapping model. This invoice model includes essential information elements that an electronic invoice needs to ensure legal compliance and to enable interoperability for cross-border, cross-sector, and domestic trade. It is used by organizations in the private and the public sector for public procurement invoicing.
Compliance with PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 will ensure interoperability of electronic invoices, thereby contributing to the removal of trade barriers. This will help you expand business operations to newer markets.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑4 introduces you to the code lists to be used for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions. For each code list also the maintenance organization is identified.
