What it means
In the Extended profile, this rule counts ram:ID elements directly inside ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:InvoiceeTradeParty. Zero or one is allowed.
Why it matters
This field holds a single local identifier for the invoicee, not a list of identifiers.
How to fix it
Remove duplicate or unintended ram:ID elements from the invoicee record. If they contain different identifiers, confirm which one belongs in this field before keeping it. Use ram:GlobalID only for an identifier with an appropriate identification scheme, not as a place for arbitrary extra references. Export and recheck.
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' may occur at maximum 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-000864 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000865 The invoicee must have exactly one name
- FX-SCH-A-000866 Keep at most one invoicee role code
- FX-SCH-A-000867 Keep at most one invoicee electronic address entry
- FX-SCH-A-000868 Keep at most one invoicee tax registration
- FX-SCH-A-000869 An invoicee email contact needs exactly one address
- FX-SCH-A-000870 An invoicee fax contact needs exactly one number