What it means
In the EN 16931 profiles of Factur-X and ZUGFeRD, this rule checks schemeID on each ram:ID under the buyer's ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration. A non-empty scheme must be on the referenced code list. VA identifies a VAT number; FC identifies a national tax number instead. A missing or empty scheme passes this particular test. The test does not check the number itself.
Why it matters
The scheme identifies the kind of tax registration number supplied. A VAT number and a national tax number are different identifiers, so changing the label alone does not make one into the other.
How to fix it
Check that the buyer identifier in this field is genuinely a VAT number (BT-48). For that VAT number, set schemeID to VA on ram:BuyerTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration/ram:ID. If a national tax number has been exported here, correct the source field or ask your software supplier to correct the mapping rather than relabelling the number. Export and recheck your invoice.
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The rule as published
Value of '@schemeID' 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
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Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000571 The scheme of the buyer electronic address must be accepted
- FX-SCH-A-000572 The sales order reference needs exactly one identifier
- FX-SCH-A-000573 The tax representative country must be a valid two-letter code
- FX-SCH-A-000574 The tax representative's VAT number needs the scheme VA
- FX-SCH-A-000575 The seller's legal information may appear only once
- FX-SCH-A-000576 Use no more than one seller contact on the invoice