What it means
Each ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration inside ram:BuyerTaxRepresentativeTradeParty must have one ram:ID child element. This rule counts elements; it does not check whether the identifier is filled in or valid.
Why it matters
Each tax registration entry has one place for its identifier. This limit applies within each entry, not to all the representative's tax identifiers combined.
How to fix it
Check ram:BuyerTaxRepresentativeTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration. Add the missing ram:ID or remove duplicate identifier elements. Do not discard a valid VAT number or tax number just to reduce the count. If both need to be supplied, use separate registration entries where the profile permits them. Recheck your corrected file.
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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
Element 'ram:ID' must occur exactly 1 times. 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-000689 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000690 The tax representative's tax number needs a scheme attribute
- FX-SCH-A-000691 The tax representative's electronic address needs one identifier
- FX-SCH-A-000692 The tax representative's electronic address needs a scheme attribute
- FX-SCH-A-000693 Use an allowed electronic address scheme for the tax representative
- FX-SCH-A-000694 The buyer may have at most one role code
- FX-SCH-A-000695 The buyer may have at most one description