What it means
The rule checks ram:CountryID inside ram:ApplicableTradeDeliveryTerms/ram:RelevantTradeLocation under ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeAgreement. Non-empty values must match code list 10. This test does not require a country element or reject an empty value.
Why it matters
The profile uses a shared country-code list so the country in the delivery terms has a consistent representation.
How to fix it
Check the country of the location named in your delivery terms, not a different delivery address. Correct its ram:CountryID using the profile's permitted list, for example DE, FR, NL or GB for the corresponding country. Keep the other location details, then re-export and recheck your invoice.
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:CountryID' is not allowed. Where this rule applies
| Rule set | Version |
|---|---|
| Factur-X 1.09 EXTENDED | 1.0.9-2 |
| ZUGFeRD 2.5 EXTENDED | 2.5.2 |
Check your file
Drop your e-invoice to see whether FX-SCH-A-000648 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000649 Keep at most one buyer agent ram:ID
- FX-SCH-A-000650 Give the buyer agent one name element
- FX-SCH-A-000651 Keep one buyer agent electronic address block at most
- FX-SCH-A-000652 Keep at most one buyer agent tax registration
- FX-SCH-A-000653 Check the buyer agent contact's email address
- FX-SCH-A-000654 Check the buyer agent contact's fax number