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FX-SCH-A-000598: Use a listed payee registration scheme

In short

Error: fails the selected checks.

FX-SCH-A-000598 means the scheme code for the payee's company registration number (BT-61-1) is not allowed in your Factur-X or ZUGFeRD EN 16931 invoice. Correct it to the listed ISO 6523 ICD code matching the registration number in BT-61, then export and recheck your invoice.

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What it means

This rule checks a non-empty schemeID attribute on ram:PayeeTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedLegalOrganization/ram:ID under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement against the profile's registration scheme list. Examples include 0009 for a French SIRET and 0106 for a Dutch KvK number. An empty scheme value passes this test; the registration number itself is not checked here.

Why it matters

The scheme identifies the numbering system used for the payee's company registration number. A valid scheme code does not establish that the registration number is correct.

How to fix it

Check which scheme applies to the payee's registration number. Correct schemeID on ram:ID under ram:PayeeTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedLegalOrganization, not the registration number itself. If you do not supply a registration scheme, omit the optional attribute rather than entering a register name. Export and recheck your invoice.

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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 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-000598 still fails, and which other rules do.

Updated 6 November 2026