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FX-SCH-A-001122: The final recipient's tax registration needs a type

In short

Error: fails the selected checks.

FX-SCH-A-001122 means the tax registration identifier for your invoice line's final recipient is missing schemeID. Add the attribute to ram:ID using the type that matches your number, such as VA for a VAT number or FC for a national tax number.

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What it means

Each ram:ID within the final recipient's ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration must have a schemeID attribute. This test checks only whether the attribute exists, not its value; an empty attribute also satisfies this particular test.

Why it matters

The scheme distinguishes the kind of tax registration number. The Extended profile requires the attribute alongside the identifier.

How to fix it

Check the number in ram:UltimateShipToTradeParty/ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration/ram:ID within the affected line's delivery details. Set schemeID="VA" for a VAT number or schemeID="FC" for a national tax number such as a German Steuernummer. If you do not need the registration, remove the whole ram:SpecifiedTaxRegistration block, not just ram:ID. Export and recheck.

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The rule as published

Attribute '@schemeID' is required in this context.

Where this rule applies

Rule set Version
Factur-X 1.09 EXTENDED 1.0.9-2
ZUGFeRD 2.5 EXTENDED 2.5.2
Rule text from phive-rules 4.6.4.

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Updated 6 November 2026