What XMP metadata does ZUGFeRD require?

fx:DocumentType, fx:DocumentFileName, fx:Version, fx:ConformanceLevel.

Can Invoice Navigator auto-fix this?

It validates and flags issues. PDF re-generation is needed.

ZUG-XMP-001Partly

ZUGFeRD/Factur-X PDF Missing or Invalid XMP Metadata

This is the rejection, word for word: „[ZUG-XMP-001] The ZUGFeRD or Factur-X PDF is missing required XMP metadata properties in the fx namespace.“

ZUGFeRD 2.1+ requires fx:DocumentType, fx:DocumentFileName, fx:Version, and fx:ConformanceLevel in the urn:factur-x:pdfa:CrossIndustryDocument:invoice:1p0# namespace.

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doAdd the four required fx: XMP metadata properties and the PDF/A Extension Schema declaration.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<!-- No fx: metadata -->

After

<!-- fx: metadata added with all 4 properties -->

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · ZUG-XMP-001

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check