Invoice Line Unit

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Overview

The unit field specifies the unit of measure for invoice line items, based on UN/CEFACT Recommendation 20 - the international standard for units of measure in business transactions. Current Implementation: "EA, HOUR, KG, etc." Field Type: string Required: No (optional) Standard: UN/CEFACT Recommendation 20 (ISO 80000) Format: 1-3 character codes

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Complete Unit of Measure Enum

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📦 Quantity & Count Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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⏱️ Time-Based Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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⚖️ Weight & Mass Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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📏 Length & Distance Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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📐 Area Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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🫗 Volume & Capacity Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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💻 Digital & Technology Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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🔌 Energy & Power Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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🌡️ Temperature & Scientific Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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🎯 Service & Usage Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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💰 Financial & Currency Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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🏭 Industrial & Manufacturing Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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❓ Fallback & Generic Units

Code	Full Name	Description	Common Usage	Examples

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Implementation Guidelines

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Priority Tiers for Implementation

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🔴 Tier 1 - Critical (Implement First)

• EA - Each (most common)
• HUR - Hour (services)
• KGM - Kilogram (weight)
• LTR - Liter (volume)
• MTR - Meter (length)
• PC - Piece
• SET - Set
• DAY - Day
• MON - Month

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🟡 Tier 2 - Important (Second Priority)

• MIN - Minute
• GRM - Gram
• CMT - Centimeter
• MLT - Milliliter
• DZ - Dozen
• BX - Box
• PK - Pack
• KT - Kit
• SRV - Service
• LIC - License

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🟢 Tier 3 - Extended Coverage

• Digital units (BYT, KBY, MBY, GBY)
• Imperial units (INH, FOT, YRD, GAL)
• Scientific units (CEL, BAR, MOL)
• Financial units (PTC, BPS, SHR)
• Specialized industry units (See above for file contents.)