What it means
In the Factur-X and ZUGFeRD Basic WL profiles, this rule checks ram:CountryID inside ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:PostalTradeAddress against the profile's country code list. An empty code value does not fail this particular test.
Why it matters
The profile uses country codes so the seller's country has a consistent representation across languages. This check does not establish how a recipient will handle an unlisted value.
How to fix it
Correct the country in your seller address. In XML, put its two-letter code in ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:PostalTradeAddress/ram:CountryID. Do not use a full country name or a three-letter code such as DEU. For the United Kingdom, use GB rather than UK. 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
Value of 'ram:CountryID' is not allowed. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| Factur-X 1.09 BASIC WL | 1.0.9-2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC WL | 2.5.2 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000443 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- 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
- FX-SCH-A-000447 Use an allowed seller electronic address scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000448 Add the delivery date format attribute
- FX-SCH-A-000449 Use an allowed delivery date format code