What it means
Each ram:GlobalID inside ram:SellerTradeParty must have a schemeID attribute. This rule checks only that the attribute exists, not whether its value is empty or allowed. It applies to the Basic WL, Basic, EN 16931 and Extended profiles of Factur-X and ZUGFeRD.
Why it matters
The scheme code identifies the numbering scheme used for your seller identifier. Attribute presence alone does not establish whether the code or identifier is correct.
How to fix it
Identify the scheme used for your seller's global identifier. Add its matching schemeID to ram:GlobalID inside ram:SellerTradeParty, for example schemeID="0088" for a GLN. Export your corrected file and recheck it.
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
Attribute '@schemeID' is required in this context. 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-000440 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000441 Use an allowed seller identifier scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000442 Do not repeat the seller's region
- FX-SCH-A-000443 Use an allowed seller country code
- FX-SCH-A-000444 Use an allowed company registration scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000445 Put one address element in the seller's address block
- FX-SCH-A-000446 Add the seller electronic address scheme