What it means
Each ram:InvoicerTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration must contain exactly one ram:ID child element. The check counts elements, not numbers: an empty ram:ID still counts as one, and this rule does not check its text or schemeID.
Why it matters
The profile represents each invoicer tax registration with a single identifier element, giving software one defined place to read its number.
How to fix it
In each invoicer tax registration entry, keep one ram:ID containing the correct VAT number or tax number. Remove any extra ram:ID elements. If you supply schemeID, VA denotes a VAT number and FC denotes a tax number. Regenerate and recheck your file.
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' 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-000903 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000904 The invoicer's VAT or tax number must say what kind it is
- FX-SCH-A-000905 Each invoicer electronic address entry needs one identifier
- FX-SCH-A-000906 The invoicer's electronic address needs a scheme attribute
- FX-SCH-A-000907 The invoicer's electronic address needs a valid scheme code
- FX-SCH-A-000908 The payee may have at most one role code
- FX-SCH-A-000909 The payee may have only one electronic address