What it means
For a whole-invoice discount (BG-20), this rule checks non-empty ram:CategoryTradeTax/ram:TypeCode values against the profile's tax type code list. It applies where ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator is false. This test allows an empty value and does not test for VAT alone.
Why it matters
The tax type code identifies which tax the discount's tax details describe.
How to fix it
Correct ram:TypeCode inside ram:CategoryTradeTax of the header-level ram:SpecifiedTradeAllowanceCharge whose ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator is false. Use a permitted tax type code, with VAT for a block describing VAT. 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:TypeCode' 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-000972 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- 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
- FX-SCH-A-000977 Permitted tax type code for an invoice charge
- FX-SCH-A-000978 Charge reason code without listID