What it means
In the EN 16931 profiles of Factur-X and ZUGFeRD, this rule checks each ram:TypeCode in a ram:AdditionalReferencedDocument under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement that already contains a type code of 916. A non-empty value must be on the referenced code list. An empty value passes this test; the number of type-code elements is checked separately.
Why it matters
The type code identifies the purpose of the reference. An unsupported value does not follow the code list used for a supporting document reference.
How to fix it
Check the supporting document reference (BG-24) in your source invoice. In the XML, keep one ram:TypeCode containing 916 in the affected ram:AdditionalReferencedDocument. Put any genuinely separate reference in its own ram:AdditionalReferencedDocument. If your software writes extra type-code elements, report the problem to its supplier. Export and recheck the 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 'ram:TypeCode' is not allowed. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| Factur-X 1.09 EN 16931 | 1.0.9-2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 EN 16931 | 2.5.2 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000565 still fails, and which other rules do.
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- FX-SCH-A-000569 The buyer's company registration scheme must use an ISO 6523 code
- FX-SCH-A-000570 The scheme of the buyer VAT number must be VA
- FX-SCH-A-000571 The scheme of the buyer electronic address must be accepted