What it means
A non-empty ram:CountryID inside the product end user's ram:PostalTradeAddress must match the profile's country code list. An empty value does not fail this particular check.
Why it matters
Using a recognised country code gives software a consistent way to identify the country in the end user's address.
How to fix it
Correct ram:ProductEndUserTradeParty/ram:PostalTradeAddress/ram:CountryID in your CII XML. Use the appropriate uppercase two-letter country code, such as DE, FR or NL. For the United Kingdom, use GB rather than UK. Export the corrected file and recheck it.
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-000720 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000721 Use an allowed scheme for the end user's company registration number
- FX-SCH-A-000722 The end user's company address needs exactly one country entry
- FX-SCH-A-000723 The end user's company address can have only one region
- FX-SCH-A-000724 Use an allowed country code for the end user's company address
- FX-SCH-A-000725 The end user's tax registration needs exactly one number
- FX-SCH-A-000726 The end user's tax registration identifier needs a scheme