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Error

FX-SCH-A-001138: A reason code from list 5153 on a line charge must be allowed

In short

Error: fails the selected checks.

FX-SCH-A-001138 means a non-empty reason code on a line charge marked with listID="5153" is not allowed. Correct ram:ReasonCode using a permitted code from that list that describes the duty, tax or fee.

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What it means

The rule checks ram:ReasonCode with listID="5153" against code list 30. It applies in the line's ram:SpecifiedTradeAllowanceCharge only when ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator has the value true. An empty code passes. Codes without a listID attribute are covered by FX-SCH-A-001139 instead.

Why it matters

The list identifier determines which code list software uses to interpret the charge reason.

How to fix it

Check ram:ReasonCode with listID="5153" in the affected line charge. If you intend a UNTDID 5153 duty, tax or fee code, replace the value with a permitted code from that list. If you intended a UNTDID 7161 charge reason instead, use the appropriate code without a listID attribute. Do not merely remove the attribute while keeping an incompatible code. Export again and recheck.

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The rule as published

Value of 'ram:ReasonCode[@listID="5153"]' 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
Rule text from phive-rules 4.6.4.

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Updated 6 November 2026