What it means
This checks ram:SpecifiedAdvancePayment/ram:IncludedTradeTax/ram:CategoryCode against the profile's category list. An empty code value passes this test. The rule does not determine whether the chosen category is appropriate for the transaction.
Why it matters
A shared category code identifies the tax treatment stated in the advance payment details.
How to fix it
Correct ram:CategoryCode in the advance payment tax entry using the permitted list. For VAT, S covers positive rates, including reduced rates; Z means zero-rated, E means exempt from VAT, AE means reverse charge, K means intra-community supply and G means export outside the EU. Choose the category that matches your transaction, not a default. Export and recheck.
Once the file is corrected, check it again for free: Validate a ZUGFeRD invoice
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The rule as published
Value of 'ram:CategoryCode' 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-000955 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000956 Use an allowed advance payment exemption reason code
- FX-SCH-A-000957 Use an allowed advance payment tax type
- FX-SCH-A-000958 Each advance payment invoice reference needs one number element
- FX-SCH-A-000959 Add the format attribute to the referenced invoice date
- FX-SCH-A-000960 Use an allowed format for the referenced invoice date
- FX-SCH-A-000961 Use an allowed type for the referenced invoice