What it means
Each ram:ApplicableTradeSettlementFinancialCard block must contain one ram:ID child element. The test checks how many ID elements are present, not their contents.
Why it matters
The EN 16931 and Extended profiles of Factur-X and ZUGFeRD require this card-block structure.
How to fix it
Ask your software supplier to check the card details in the exported file. If you edit the CII XML yourself, add a missing ram:ID or remove extra ID elements so each ram:ApplicableTradeSettlementFinancialCard has one.
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:ID' must occur exactly 1 times. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| Factur-X 1.09 EN 16931 | 1.0.9-2 |
| Factur-X 1.09 EXTENDED | 1.0.9-2 |
| 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-000608 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000609 Use a recognised payment method code
- FX-SCH-A-000610 Use a recognised VAT accounting currency code
- FX-SCH-A-000611 Check the unit for the price before discount
- FX-SCH-A-000612 The net price quantity needs a valid unit code
- FX-SCH-A-000613 The invoiced quantity needs a valid unit code
- FX-SCH-A-000614 A line can have at most one buyer accounting reference