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FX-SCH-A-000588: Use a listed VAT point date code

In short

Error: fails the selected checks.

FX-SCH-A-000588 means the VAT point date code (BT-8) in your Factur-X or ZUGFeRD EN 16931 invoice is not allowed. For this CII field, use 5 for the invoice date, 29 for the delivery date or 72 for the payment date, according to the VAT point you need to report.

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What it means

This rule checks a non-empty ram:DueDateTypeCode under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax against the profile's list of 5, 29 and 72. BT-8 is an invoice-level term, although CII places it within the tax breakdown structure. An empty value passes this code-list test; other rules govern whether BT-8 must be supplied.

Why it matters

The code identifies the type of date used for the VAT point. Despite the XML element's name, it is not a payment due date or payment term.

How to fix it

Correct BT-8 to the CII code matching the VAT point you need to report. In your XML export, change ram:DueDateTypeCode under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax. Do not put an actual date, payment deadline or code from another syntax's list in this element. Export and recheck your invoice.

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The rule as published

Value of 'ram:DueDateTypeCode' 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
Rule text from phive-rules 4.6.4.

Check your file

Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000588 still fails, and which other rules do.

Updated 6 November 2026