What it means
This rule checks each line's ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct and requires one ram:Name child element. It counts the elements, rather than checking whether the name text is meaningful or complete.
Why it matters
The item name provides a dedicated label for the product or service, separate from any longer description.
How to fix it
Enter the product or service name in your source invoice's item name field. In the XML, ensure ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct contains one ram:Name for the line. Do not rely only on ram:Description. If ram:Name is repeated, keep the intended name in one element. Export the corrected invoice and check it 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:Name' must occur exactly 1 times. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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-000550 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000551 Add the standard item identifier's scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000552 Use a permitted standard item identifier scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000553 Use a permitted invoice note subject code
- FX-SCH-A-000554 Use a permitted invoice date format code
- FX-SCH-A-000555 Use a permitted invoice type code
- FX-SCH-A-000556 Use a permitted specification identifier