What it means
Each header ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementHeaderMonetarySummation must contain exactly one ram:LineTotalAmount for BT-106. The rule checks the element count, not whether the field contains a valid amount or the correct sum.
Why it matters
This field records the combined amount excluding VAT of the invoice lines, before discounts and charges on the whole invoice. It is a separate component of the invoice totals.
How to fix it
Check the sum of your line amounts excluding VAT. Add ram:LineTotalAmount to ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementHeaderMonetarySummation if it is missing. If it is repeated, retain the correct total in one element rather than adding repeated totals together. Export and check the file again.
Once the file is corrected, check it again for free: Validate a ZUGFeRD invoice
Or fix the invoice in a form and download the corrected file, for 1 credit: Fix a rejected e-invoice Beta
The rule as published
Element 'ram:LineTotalAmount' must occur exactly 1 times. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| Factur-X 1.09 BASIC WL | 1.0.9-2 |
| Factur-X 1.09 BASIC | 1.0.9-2 |
| Factur-X 1.09 EN 16931 | 1.0.9-2 |
| Factur-X 1.09 EXTENDED | 1.0.9-2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC WL | 2.5.2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC | 2.5.2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 EN 16931 | 2.5.2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 EXTENDED | 2.5.2 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000189 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000190 The total of charges on the whole invoice may appear only once
- FX-SCH-A-000191 Use at most one total for discounts on the whole invoice
- FX-SCH-A-000192 Use at most one VAT total matching the VAT accounting currency
- FX-SCH-A-000193 Use at most one amount already paid
- FX-SCH-A-000194 Use at most one creditor account per payment instruction
- FX-SCH-A-000195 Each debited account block needs exactly one IBAN element