What it means
For a whole-invoice discount (BG-20), this rule checks non-empty ram:CategoryTradeTax/ram:CategoryCode values against the profile's category code list. It applies where ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator is false. This test allows an empty value.
Why it matters
The VAT category code identifies the VAT category to which the discount belongs.
How to fix it
Correct the VAT category (BT-95) of the affected whole-invoice discount. In XML, change ram:CategoryCode inside ram:CategoryTradeTax of the header-level ram:SpecifiedTradeAllowanceCharge whose ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator is false. Use a permitted code matching the discount's actual treatment. Export 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
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-000970 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-000971 Permitted exemption reason code for an invoice discount
- FX-SCH-A-000972 Permitted tax type code for an invoice discount
- FX-SCH-A-000973 Permitted reason code for an invoice discount
- FX-SCH-A-000974 Unit code for an invoice charge's basis quantity
- FX-SCH-A-000975 Permitted VAT category code for an invoice charge
- FX-SCH-A-000976 Permitted exemption reason code for an invoice charge