What it means
Within each line-level ram:ItemSellerTradeParty, this rule allows zero or one ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration element containing ram:ID/@schemeID="VA". It counts registration elements, including repeated entries for the same VAT number. Registrations marked FC are not included in this count.
Why it matters
The Extended profile provides space for one optional VAT registration entry for the line's seller. Repeating that entry does not meet the structure, even if the number is unchanged.
How to fix it
Check the VAT number in the seller details attached to the affected line. Remove duplicate VA registration entries or keep the one containing the VAT number that applies. In the XML, schemeID="VA" belongs on ram:ID inside ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration, not on the registration element itself. Leave the invoice-level seller (BG-4) unchanged, then export again and recheck the file.
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The rule as published
Element variant 'ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration[ram:ID/@schemeID="VA"]' may occur at maximum 1 times. 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-001041 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-001042 The seller of a line can have at most one tax number entry
- FX-SCH-A-001043 A line seller's contact email needs exactly one address
- FX-SCH-A-001044 A line seller's fax contact needs exactly one number
- FX-SCH-A-001045 A line seller's phone contact needs exactly one number
- FX-SCH-A-001046 A line seller's global identifier needs a scheme
- FX-SCH-A-001047 The scheme of a line seller's global identifier must be allowed