What it means
This rule checks a non-empty schemeID attribute on ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedLegalOrganization/ram:ID against the profile's registration scheme list. The scheme identifies the register or numbering system. This test does not check the registration number itself or establish whether a scheme is required.
Why it matters
The scheme tells receiving software which registration system the company registration number belongs to.
How to fix it
Check which register issued the seller's company registration number. Correct schemeID on ram:SellerTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedLegalOrganization/ram:ID under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement to the matching listed code, preserving leading zeroes. If your software exports the wrong scheme, ask its supplier to correct that mapping. Recheck the corrected file.
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 '@schemeID' is not allowed. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| Factur-X 1.09 BASIC | 1.0.9-2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 BASIC | 2.5.2 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000503 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000504 Check the seller's electronic address scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000505 Check the delivery date's format code
- FX-SCH-A-000506 Check the delivery location identifier's scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000507 Use an allowed country code for the delivery address
- FX-SCH-A-000508 Use an allowed VAT category code
- FX-SCH-A-000509 Use 5, 29 or 72 for the VAT point date code