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FX-SCH-A-000516: Check the payee identifier's scheme

In short

Error: fails the selected checks.

FX-SCH-A-000516 means the scheme code on the payee's global identifier (BT-60) is not in the identifier scheme list used by the Basic profiles of Factur-X and ZUGFeRD. Use the listed four-digit ISO 6523 code matching the identifier, such as 0088 for a GLN or 0060 for a DUNS number.

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What it means

The payee details (BG-10) identify a payment recipient other than the seller. This rule checks a non-empty schemeID on ram:PayeeTradeParty/ram:GlobalID against the profile's identifier scheme list. It does not check the identifier itself or determine whether the payee details are required.

Why it matters

The scheme identifies the numbering system used for the payee's identifier.

How to fix it

Check which numbering system the payee's identifier belongs to. Correct schemeID on ram:PayeeTradeParty/ram:GlobalID under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement to the matching listed code, preserving leading zeroes. Keep the identifier consistent with that scheme and 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
Rule text from phive-rules 4.6.4.

Check your file

Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000516 still fails, and which other rules do.

Updated 6 November 2026