What it means
The category code (ram:CategoryCode) of a tax included in the net unit price of a line must be one of the VAT category codes in the code list of the Extended profile (code list 24 in its code database). Examples are S for standard rate, Z for zero rate, E for exempt from VAT and AE for reverse charge. An empty value is not tested by this rule.
Why it matters
Codes are read by software, not by people. A category outside the agreed list cannot be interpreted, so the file fails the check and the recipient may reject it.
How to fix it
In your invoicing software, choose the VAT category of the item from the list it offers. Use the code letters, not words or percentages. If you build the XML yourself, correct ram:CategoryCode inside ram:IncludedTradeTax under ram:NetPriceProductTradePrice.
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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-001064 still fails, and which other rules do.
Related rules
- FX-SCH-A-001065 The exemption reason code of an included tax must be allowed
- FX-SCH-A-001066 The tax type of a tax included in the price must be allowed
- FX-SCH-A-001067 Add the quotation date format attribute
- FX-SCH-A-001068 The date format code of a quotation reference must be valid
- FX-SCH-A-001069 Add the seller's order date format attribute
- FX-SCH-A-001070 The date format code of the seller's order must be valid