BT-115: Amount Due for Payment
The outstanding amount due for settlement by the buyer.
Technical Specification
Mandatory (1..1) = BT-112 - BT-113 + BT-114
Semantic data format according to European Standard EN 16931-1
What does BT-115 mean?
BT-115 indicates the outstanding balance to transfer: BT-115 = BT-112 - BT-113 + BT-114. Automated banking modules trigger payment transfers with this exact figure.
XML Syntax & Code Example
<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
<cbc:PayableAmount currencyID="EUR">1428.00</cbc:PayableAmount>
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>Business Rules & Schematron Checks
Amount due for payment (BT-115) shall equal BT-112 - BT-113 + BT-114.
Check BT-115 in your invoice
Use the XML paths above to locate BT-115. A snippet illustrates this field; it is not a complete invoice. After correcting a value in the source application, export and check the entire file again.
Official specifications and rule sets
Requirements depend on the invoice profile and version. Consult the matching specification for mandatory fields, code lists and rules; Peppol-specific requirements do not automatically apply to every ZUGFeRD invoice.
Related Business Terms (BTs)
Create compliant E-Invoices easily
Create XRechnung and ZUGFeRD invoices in Billance and check the exported file locally. Use this guide to understand BT-115 and review your invoice details before sending.