What it means
A non-empty ram:CountryID inside a line's ram:ApplicableTradeDeliveryTerms/ram:RelevantTradeLocation must belong to the Extended profile's country code list. An empty value passes this check; the rule does not require a country element to be present.
Why it matters
The country code identifies the country of the location named in the delivery terms. This field uses a defined code list rather than country names.
How to fix it
Check the country of the location in the affected line's delivery terms. In the XML, correct ram:ApplicableTradeDeliveryTerms/ram:RelevantTradeLocation/ram:CountryID. Use the appropriate permitted two-letter code in capitals, not the country name. Export again and recheck the 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:CountryID' 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-001028 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-001029 The date of the line purchase order reference needs a format code
- FX-SCH-A-001030 The date format code on the line purchase order is not allowed
- FX-SCH-A-001031 The date of the line contract reference needs a format code
- FX-SCH-A-001032 The date format code on the line contract is not allowed
- FX-SCH-A-001033 The unit price discount has a reason code that is not allowed
- FX-SCH-A-001034 The unit price charge has duplicate charge indicators