Relationship of XML file to PDF is wrong (BR-HYBRID-11)
- Standard: ZUGFeRD
- Severity: warning
- Affected fields: BT-24, BT-40, BT-55
Meaning
The PDF states how the embedded XML file relates to the PDF (AFRelationship). Expected is Data for MINIMUM and BASIC WL, Alternative for other profiles between German parties, otherwise Alternative, Source or Data.
Possible causes
- The software always writes the same value, regardless of profile and countries.
- The entry is missing or reads Unspecified, the default of some PDF libraries.
- An XRECHNUNG between two French parties always triggers the warning.
How to fix it
- Send this result to the vendor of your invoicing software; the invoice data itself is not affected.
- Set /AFRelationship on the XML file's file specification to match the profile (BT-24) and countries (BT-40, BT-55).
Example from the test bench: Embedded XML file marked “Source” instead of “Alternative” (BR-HYBRID-11)