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Publication of Version 1.3 of the XP Z12‑012 Application Schematron Package

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Summary (Key Takeaways)

  • Version 1.3.0 published on 16 February 2026: FNFE‑MPE released updated schematrons applying AFNOR XP Z12‑012 for EN16931, EXTENDED‑CTC‑FR, and French CTC rules. [fnfe-mpe.org]
  • Broader and more stable validation scope: Coverage includes UBL, CII, Factur‑X, CDAR lifecycle messages, and associated XSL/XSD artifacts. [fnfe-mpe.org]
  • Critical enabler for 2026 readiness: The package strengthens interoperability and conformance testing for PDPs, ERP vendors, and taxpayers preparing for the French mandate. [theinvoicinghub.com], [dynatos.com]

The Forum National de la Facture Électronique et des Marchés Publics Électroniques (FNFE‑MPE) has announced the publication of version 1.3.0 of the application schematron package implementing the AFNOR standard XP Z12‑012, marking an important milestone in France’s e‑invoicing reform roadmap. [fnfe-mpe.org]

XP Z12‑012 is a cornerstone of the French B2B e‑invoicing framework. Published by AFNOR, it defines the formats and profiles for invoice messages and lifecycle status messages, forming the minimum interoperability foundation (“socle minimal”) applicable to the national e‑invoicing and e‑reporting reform. The schematrons associated with this standard translate legal and semantic requirements into machine‑readable validation rules, enabling automated checks on XML invoices and lifecycle messages. [theinvoicinghub.com], [tradeshift.com]

The newly released version 1.3.0 schematron package, published on 16 February 2026, covers a broad functional scope. It includes updated schematrons for:

  • EN 16931 profiles and the EXTENDED‑CTC‑FR profile,
  • Additional French business rules BR‑FR‑CTC,
  • Implementations in UBL and CII,
  • CDAR messages for invoice lifecycle (cycle de vie) exchanges,
    as well as the related XSL stylesheets and XSDs for Factur‑X. [fnfe-mpe.org]

From a market perspective, this release is particularly significant for Plateformes de Dématérialisation Partenaires (PDPs), ERP vendors, and large taxpayers preparing for the 2026 go‑live. By consolidating and stabilizing validation rules, version 1.3 improves interoperability, predictability, and conformance testing across the ecosystem. It allows solution providers to align their controls more closely with AFNOR requirements and with the operational expectations of the Portail Public de Facturation (PPF), thereby reducing the risk of invoice rejection or lifecycle inconsistencies during exchanges. [theinvoicinghub.com], [dynatos.com]

The publication of this schematron package also reflects the collaborative governance model adopted in France. Developed within the FNFE‑MPE framework and aligned with AFNOR standards, the schematrons embody contributions from public authorities and private stakeholders, ensuring that technical rules remain consistent with regulatory intent while being implementable at scale. [fnfe-mpe.org], [generixgroup.com]

Overall, version 1.3 of the XP Z12‑012 application schematrons represents a step change from experimental validation toward industrialized compliance tooling, supporting France’s ambition to deliver a harmonized, automated, and interoperable e‑invoicing system ahead of mandatory adoption.

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