I’m getting validation errors when uploading iXBRL accounts to ROS. The message refers to XML Schema and Parsing issues. How can I fix this?

These iXBRL upload errors usually relate to how the file was handled or missing data within Bright Accounts Production. Below are two common causes and how to resolve them:

1. File Name Changed After Download

Changing the name of the iXBRL file after downloading from Bright AP can cause the upload to fail with schema or parsing errors.

Solution:

• Download a fresh iXBRL file from Bright Accounts Production.
• Do not rename the file before uploading to Revenue Online Service (ROS).
• Once uploaded successfully, you may rename it if needed.

2. Legal Form of Entity Not Selected

If the Legal Form of Entity has not been selected in the Compliance Database, the iXBRL file will be incomplete and will fail validation.

To resolve this:

1. Go to Compliance Database > Client Details > Key Information.
2. On the right-hand side, ensure the Legal Form of Entity is selected.
3. If the dropdown is greyed out, unlock the accounts:
   • Go to Produce Accounts > Status
   • Set the last three rows to “Not Started”.
4. Return to Client Details, select the Legal Form, refresh the accounts, and then regenerate a new iXBRL file.

If you’ve followed both steps and still encounter issues, please contact our Support Team who will be happy to assist further and review the file on your behalf.