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Error

FX-SCH-A-001139: Reason code on a line charge must be from the charge reason list

In short

Error: fails the selected checks.

FX-SCH-A-001139 means a non-empty reason code on a line charge (BT-145), with no listID attribute, is not allowed. Correct ram:ReasonCode using the Extended profile's permitted UNTDID 7161 charge reason codes.

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What it means

The rule checks ram:ReasonCode without a listID attribute against code list 29. It applies to line charges (BG-28) where ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator has the value true. An empty code passes. An empty listID attribute is not the same as an absent attribute and does not select this check.

Why it matters

A recognised charge reason code lets software classify the stated reason for the charge.

How to fix it

Correct ram:ReasonCode in the affected line's ram:SpecifiedTradeAllowanceCharge, where ram:ChargeIndicator/udt:Indicator is true. Use a permitted UNTDID 7161 code and leave listID absent for this variant. Put explanatory text in ram:Reason rather than the code field. Export again and recheck.

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The rule as published

Value of 'ram:ReasonCode[not (@listID)]' 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