What it means
This rule counts ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration elements directly inside ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:InvoiceeTradeParty. The Extended profile permits zero or one. This test does not choose between a VAT number and a tax number.
Why it matters
The invoicee record provides space for a single tax registration entry at this location.
How to fix it
Keep the tax registration intended for the invoicee and remove extra ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration elements from ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:InvoiceeTradeParty. If the entries contain different registrations, confirm which one belongs here before removing either. 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:SpecifiedTaxRegistration' 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-000868 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000869 An invoicee email contact needs exactly one address
- FX-SCH-A-000870 An invoicee fax contact needs exactly one number
- FX-SCH-A-000871 Each invoicee telephone entry needs one number element
- FX-SCH-A-000872 The invoicee's global identifier needs a scheme
- FX-SCH-A-000873 Use an allowed scheme for the invoicee's global identifier
- FX-SCH-A-000874 The invoicee's address needs exactly one country