Fix BR-65: Scheme identifier of the Item classification missing

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What does BR-65 mean?

The rule checks the Item classification identifier (BT-158), such as a commodity or customs tariff code. If it is given in an invoice line, it must carry a Scheme identifier. The Scheme identifier comes from the UNTDID 7143 code list and sits in the attribute listID on the element ram:ClassCode. It says which classification system assigned the code.

Common causes of BR-65

The element ram:ClassCode is present, but the attribute listID is missing.
The listID was left empty (listID="").
A classification code (e.g. UNSPSC or HS) appears without the matching UNTDID 7143 code.
The attribute was wrongly named schemeID instead of listID.

How to fix BR-65

Find the faulty spot in the XML. Open the XML of the invoice and go to field BT-158 along this XPath://rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice/rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ram:IncludedSupplyChainTradeLineItem/ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct/ram:DesignatedProductClassification/ram:ClassCode/@listID
Apply the fix. Add the attribute listID with a UNTDID 7143 code to the element ram:DesignatedProductClassification/ram:ClassCode, e.g. listID="HS" for the Harmonised System.
Validate again. Save the file and validate it again to check that BR-65 is no longer reported.

Concrete fix

Add the attribute listID with a UNTDID 7143 code to the element ram:DesignatedProductClassification/ram:ClassCode, e.g. listID="HS" for the Harmonised System.

XPath

//rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice/rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ram:IncludedSupplyChainTradeLineItem/ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct/ram:DesignatedProductClassification/ram:ClassCode/@listID

Before / after: the XML example

This is the spot in question before and after the fix (Cross Industry Invoice, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X).

Wrong

<ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct>
  <ram:Name>Beispielartikel</ram:Name>
  <ram:DesignatedProductClassification>
    <ram:ClassCode>84713000</ram:ClassCode>
  </ram:DesignatedProductClassification>
</ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct>

Correct

<ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct>
  <ram:Name>Beispielartikel</ram:Name>
  <ram:DesignatedProductClassification>
    <ram:ClassCode listID="HS">84713000</ram:ClassCode>
  </ram:DesignatedProductClassification>
</ram:SpecifiedTradeProduct>

Frequent questions about BR-65

Which attribute takes the Scheme identifier?

The attribute listID on the element ram:ClassCode, not schemeID. The value comes from the UNTDID 7143 code list.

Which values are valid?

Codes from UNTDID 7143, e.g. "HS" for the Harmonised System or "ZZZ" for a mutually agreed identifier.

When does the rule not apply?

When no ram:ClassCode classification is present in the line. BT-158 is optional; only with an identifier present must the Scheme identifier come with it.

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