What it means
Each ram:PayeeTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedLegalOrganization/ram:PostalTradeAddress may contain zero or one ram:CountrySubDivisionName element. Repeated elements fail even if they contain the same region, state or province.
Why it matters
The Extended profile provides one optional region element in this company postal address. Repetition breaks that structure regardless of whether the values differ.
How to fix it
Check ram:CountrySubDivisionName within ram:PayeeTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedLegalOrganization/ram:PostalTradeAddress. Keep the correct region, state or province in one element and remove extra elements. If you are not supplying a region, omit the element. Regenerate and recheck your 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:CountrySubDivisionName' 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-000920 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000921 The payee's company address needs a valid country code
- FX-SCH-A-000922 The payee's tax registration needs one identifier element
- FX-SCH-A-000923 Add the scheme attribute to the payee's tax registration number
- FX-SCH-A-000924 Give the payee's electronic address block one address element
- FX-SCH-A-000925 Add the scheme attribute to the payee's electronic address
- FX-SCH-A-000926 Use a permitted scheme for the payee's electronic address