What it means
For a whole-invoice charge (BG-21), 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 true. This test allows an empty value and does not test for VAT alone.
Why it matters
The tax type code identifies which tax the charge'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 true. Use a permitted tax type code, with VAT for a block describing VAT. If your software keeps exporting an invalid code, ask its supplier to correct the export. Recheck the corrected 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-000977 still fails, and which other rules do.
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- FX-SCH-A-000981 Format attribute for a late payment penalty date
- FX-SCH-A-000982 Permitted format code for a late payment penalty date
- FX-SCH-A-000983 Use an allowed due date format code