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Business Term
Switzerland
Business Definition
Comments/Dependency Notes
Segment
Data Element
Accounting value date
D
This entity is used if there is a legal requirement to indicate the creation date of the invoice from the accounting application system.
 
DTM
C507 2380
Buyer GLN
R
The GLN which identifies the buyer.
 
NAD
SG2#1
C082 3039
Buyer, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within the party.
 
CTA
SG2#1\SG5#1
C056 3412
Buyer’s article identification
O
Identity assigned to an article by the buyer.
 
PIA
SG26#1
C212 7140
Buyer’s name and address
R
Name and address of party in clear text to which merchandise is sold and/or a service provided.
 
NAD
SG2#1
C080 3036
Buyer’s VAT registration number
R
Unique number attributed by the competent fiscal authority to identify the buyer for all VAT related matters.
The VAT registration number must be specified for intra-community deliveries. It must be mentioned unedited and begins with country prefix.
RFF
SG2#1\SG3#4
C506 1154
Clear text description of invoiced product or service
R
Description in clear text of the item (goods or service) being invoiced.
For information, the EC Directive on invoicing provides for the issue of invoices in any language, but EU taxes administration may, if required for control purposes, ask for them to be translated into national languages.
IMD
SG26#1
C273 7008
Consumer unit
O
A code indicating that the article being invoiced is a consumer unit. A consumer unit is the package size of a product or products agreed by trading partners as the size sold at the retail point of sale.
 
IMD
SG26#1
C273 7009
Control total
O
To specify the value of a control quantity.
 
CNT
C270 6066
Date of delivery note reference
O
The date when a delivery note be referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#6
C507 2380
Date of despatch advice reference
O
The date when the despatch advice being referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#2
C507 2380
Date of order reference
O
The date when the order being referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#1
C507 2380
Date of previous invoice reference
O
Date of previous invoice reference.
 
DTM
SG1#4
C507 2380
Date of receiving advice
O
The date when a receiving advice be referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#7
C507 2380
Date of suppliers order
O
The date when a suppliers order be referred to was issued.
 
DTM
SG1#24
C507 2380
Delivered quantity
O
The quantity of articles or services which has been delivered to the delivery party.
 
QTY
SG26#1
C186 6060
Delivery date/time, actual
D
Date/time on which the ordered goods or services were delivered or completed. This date is not applicable to a corrected invoice.
 
DTM
C507 2380
Delivery date/time, actual (line level)
D
Date/time on which the ordered goods or services were delivered or completed.
Used as delivery date, service completion date and invoicing/delivery period.
DTM
SG26#1
C507 2380
Delivery party GLN
D
The GLN which identifies the delivery party. The delivery party is the party where the goods were delivered or where the service was completed.
 
NAD
SG2#7
C082 3039
Delivery party name and address
D
Party name and address in clear text to whom the goods are delivered.
 
NAD
SG2#7
C080 3036
Delivery party, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within delivery party.
 
CTA
SG2#7\SG5#1
C056 3412
Discount not applicable (line)
D
Discount is not applicable to the payment terms.
 
PAT
SG26#1\SG28#1
4279
Free Text 1
O
e.g. for special purposes (legal or business process)
Free text permits to give reference to legal text
FTX
C108 4440
Identification of allowance or charge (bilaterally agreed) (line)
 
Identification of bilaterally agreed allowances or charges used on line level.
 
ALC
SG26#1\SG39#1
C552 1230
Identification of allowance or charge (coded) (line)
O
Coded description of the allowance or charge on line level.
This DE is in Switzerland only used for allowances. All codes values of code list 7161 are then available.
ALC
SG26#1\SG39#1
C214 7161
Invoice currency
R
The currency unit in which the prices and amounts in the invoice message are expressed.
Indication of the currency code according to ISO 4217 three alpha code (see code list of DE 6345).
Example:
CUX
SG7#1
C504 6345
Invoice issue date
R
Date when the invoice is issued within the invoicing system.
 
DTM
C507 2380
Invoice issuer GLN
O
The GLN which identifies the party who issued the invoice. Only used if the invoice issuer is another party than the supplier.
 
NAD
SG2#15
C082 3039
Invoice item
R
The trade Item Identification of the goods or service being invoiced.
Format n..14 (GTIN-8; GTIN-13; GTIN-14)
GTIN - this is the number of the article being invoiced.
The GTIN is used to identify the goods or service.
LIN
SG26#1
C212 7140
Invoice line number
R
Line item identifier. Application generated number of the line items within the invoice, unique within one invoice.
Application generated number of the item lines within the invoice.
LIN
SG26#1
1082
Invoice number
R
A number which identifies the invoice. It is generated by the issuer of the invoice and is a sequential number.
This number is assigned by the sender of the message The recipient of the message quotes the invoice number on payment and/or in the payment specification The invoice number can then be used to match the payments and the outstanding invoices. Consequently it is recommended that the invoice number is assigned a sufficiently unique number which is, for example, unique for a period of 1 year.
BGM
C106 1004
Invoice type
R
Indication of the invoice type
380 commercial invoice: Document/message claiming payment for goods or services supplied under conditions agreed between seller and buyer.
381 credit note - goods and services: Document/message for providing credit information to the relevant party.
383 debit note - goods and services: Document/message for providing debit information to the relevant party.
384 corrected invoice: Commercial invoice that includes revised information differing from an earlier submission of the same invoice.
BGM
C002 1001
Invoiced quantity
R
The quantity of articles or services being invoiced.
This is the quantity which is actually part of calculation quantity x price = line item amount.
QTY
SG26#1
C186 6060
Invoicee GLN
O
The GLN which identifies the invoicee.
 
NAD
SG2#3
C082 3039
Invoicee, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within the party.
 
CTA
SG2#3\SG5#1
C056 3412
Invoicing period
D
Period for which an invoice is issued (period of service or periodic invoice for a range of supplies)
 
DTM
C507 2380
Issuer of invoice, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within the party.
 
CTA
SG2#15\SG5#1
C056 3412
Language used for clear text description
D
The ISO code of the language which is used to describe the item in clear text.
 
IMD
SG26#1
C273 3453
Line item net monetary amount
R
The total line item net monetary amount.
The net amount is calculated as follows: (invoiced quantity x unit gross price) - total line item allowance monetary amount + total line item charge monetary amount OR invoiced quantity x unit net price OR invoiced quantity x unit net price/unit price basis quantity.
MOA
SG26#1\SG27#1
C516 5004
Message function
R
Indication of the function of the invoice, e.g. Original, Duplicate etc.
Cancellation - The current invoice is being cancelled. A new invoice with its own invoice number will be raised to take its place. It is recommended that if an invoice is incorrect it must be cancelled and a new one issued or a correcting credit/debit note issued referencing the incorrect invoice.
Original - An indication to the receiver that this invoice is an original invoice, i.e., not a replacement or duplicate.
 
BGM
1225
Monetary amount of allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity  is used to specify any monetary discounts or charges on line level.
This indication is in Switzerland only used for charges.
MOA
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG42#2
C516 5004
Net Price/ price per unit
R
D
If as a result of a specific sales agreement/contact/catalogue, item allowances and charges are included in the unit price.
 
PRI
SG26#1\SG29#1
C509 5118
Number of consumer units in the traded unit
D
The number of consumer units (package size of a product agreed between trading partners as the unit crossing the retail point of sale)  in a traded unit to be ordered, delivered and invoiced.
This piece of information is used for price calculation purpose.
QTY
SG26#1
C186 6060
Payee, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within the party.
 
CTA
SG2#18\SG5#1
C056 3412
Payee’s GLN
D
The credit party GLN when other than the beneficiary. If different from the supplier and/or invoice issuer.
 
NAD
SG2#18
C082 3039
Payment discount percentage (period)
O
The value of the percentage of the payment discount. A payment discount is an allowance which applies if the invoice is paid  within a specified period of time or before a specified deadline. The allowance applies to the total invoice amount due.
 
PCD
SG8#5
C501 5482
Payment due period after invoice date
O
Payment of the invoice total amount is due within the specified period. The start date of the period is the invoice document date. E.g. 30 days after invoice document date.
 
PAT
SG8#2
C112 2152
Payment due period for payment discount
O
Payment due period for payment discount of the invoice total amount is due within the specified period.
 
PAT
SG8#5
C112 2152
Percentage of allowance or charge (line)
O
This entity is used to specify any percentage discounts or charges on line level.
 
PCD
SG26#1\SG39#1\SG41#1
C501 5482
Primary identification in the absence of a GTIN
D
This entity is only used, if LIN segment does not provide a GTIN. It than must follow the LIN segment immeditaly. In this case LIN segment (mandatory) only provides the line item number. Identification of the article is done in this PIA segment, DE 4347 is filled with "5" for primary identification.
 
PIA
SG26#1
C212 7140
Rate of exchange
D
The conversion rate that is applied to the reference currency (Invoice currency) to convert amount into the target currency (VAT currency or payment currency).
 
CUX
SG7#1
5402
Reference to delivery note number
O
A delivery note reference number. A delivery note is a paper document which comes with the goods.
 
RFF
SG1#6
C506 1154
Reference to despatch advice
O
The despatch advice reference number. The despatch advice number is generated by the issuer of the despatch advice. The number being refered in the invoice is the despatch advice on which the invoice is based.
 
RFF
SG1#2
C506 1154
Reference to line number (line)
O
Reference number to a line of a document referenced in the header section.
This reference can only be used if there is only one reference in the header section, e.g. order number. This reference  indicates then the line number of the document referenced in the header section.
RFF
SG26#1\SG30#9
C506 1154
Reference to order line number (line)
O
The order line reference number. It applies at line item level. The order number is assigned by the buyer.
 
RFF
SG26#1\SG30#3
C506 1156
Reference to order number
D
Buyer’s order number
 
RFF
SG1#1
C506 1154
Reference to order number (line)
O
The order reference number. It applies at line item level. The order number is assigned by the buyer.
 
RFF
SG26#1\SG30#3
C506 1154
Reference to order number of supplier (line)
O
The order reference number. It applies at line item level. The order number is assigned by the supplier.
 
RFF
SG26#1\SG30#4
C506 1154
Reference to previous invoice number
D
An invoice reference number. The invoice being refered to is a previously sent invoice which is to be corrected or credited.
 
RFF
SG1#4
C506 1154
Reference to receiving advice
O
A receiving advice reference number. The number is assigned by the buyer.
 
RFF
SG1#7
C506 1154
Returnable container
O
A code indicating that the article being invoiced is a returnable container. The current product is not traditionally a traded product but one which should be returned according to separate instructions.
 
IMD
SG26#1
C273 7009
Service
O
A code identifying the current item as a service (i.e. not a physical product).
 
IMD
SG26#1
C273 7009
Service completion date/time (line level)
D
Actual date/time on which the service was completed.
 
DTM
SG26#1
C507 2380
Supplier, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within the party.
 
CTA
SG2#13\SG5#1
C056 3412
Suppliers order number
O
Reference number assigned by supplier to a buyer's purchase order.
 
RFF
SG1#24
C506 1154
Supplier’s article number (additional identification)
O
Identity assigned to an article by the supplier of that article.
 
PIA
SG26#1
C212 7140
Supplier’s name and address
R
Name of party in clear text which provides service(s) and/or manufactures or otherwise has possession of goods, and consigns or makes them available in trade.
 
NAD
SG2#13
C080 3036
Supplier’s VAT registration number
R
Unique number attributed by the competent fiscal authority to identify the supplier for all VAT related matters.
The VAT registration number must be specified for intra-community and also in some countries for domestic deliveries. It must be mentioned unedited and begins with country prefix.
RFF
SG2#13\SG3#2
C506 1154
Total charges/allowances amount
O
Total sum of all charges and allowances. Used on summary level.
 
MOA
SG50#9
C516 5004
Total charges/allowances amount
O
Part of the invoice amount which is subject to payment discount.
 
MOA
SG50#10
C516 5004
Total duty/tax/fee amount
R
The total amount of all duty/tax/fee amounts due for the current invoice document.
 
MOA
SG50#7
C516 5004
Total invoice amount including VAT
R
The total monetary amount of the invoice, after deduction of all allowances and addition of all charges and taxes, and calculation of VAT. This is the amount due if no pre-payments occurred.
 
MOA
SG50#16
C516 5004
Total of all line item amounts
R
Total amount of all invoice lines, excluding tax (net price x quantity). Used on summary level.
 
MOA
SG50#4
C516 5004
Trade unit
O
The package size of a product or products which has been agreed by trading partners as the size which may be ordered, delivered and invoiced.
 
IMD
SG26#1
C273 7009
Ultimate consignee GLN
D
The GLN which identifies the ultimate consignee.
 
NAD
SG2#10
C082 3039
Ultimate Consignee, contact
O
Person/Department to contact within the party.
 
CTA
SG2#10\SG5#1
C056 3412
VAT amount in VAT currency (line)
R
The VAT amount in VAT currency
 
MOA
SG26#1\SG34#1
C516 5004
VAT amount per rate
R
The total amount of VAT per VAT rate and VAT category.
 
MOA
SG52#1
C516 5004
VAT rate
R
The actual VAT rate for items or services.
The VAT rate is specified in percent. Decimal characters must be used if applicable.
TAX
SG52#1
C243 5278
VAT taxable amount (line)
R
The taxable VAT amount on line level
 
MOA
SG26#1\SG34#1
C516 5004
VAT Taxable amount per VAT rate and VAT category
R
Total VAT taxable amount for the given VAT rate and VAT category.
Required when basis for VAT. Also the taxable amount for items exempt from VAT must be specified.
MOA
SG52#1
C516 5004
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