What it means
The rule checks ram:CountryID inside ram:BuyerAgentTradeParty/ram:PostalTradeAddress against code list 10. An empty value passes this code-list test. The requirement for exactly one country element is checked separately by FX-SCH-A-000658.
Why it matters
The profile uses a shared country-code list so the country in the address has a consistent representation.
How to fix it
Check which country the buyer agent's postal address is in. Correct ram:CountryID using the profile's permitted list, for example DE, FR, NL or GB for the corresponding country, rather than writing the country name. 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-000660 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000661 Check the buyer agent's registration identifier scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000662 Country in the company address of the buyer's agent
- FX-SCH-A-000663 Region in the company address of the buyer's agent
- FX-SCH-A-000664 Country code in the company address of the buyer's agent
- FX-SCH-A-000665 Tax registration number for the buyer's agent
- FX-SCH-A-000666 The buyer agent's tax registration must say what type it is