How To Fix 5R305 - Absence is not valid for single employees

5R305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Absence is not valid for single employees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R305 - Absence is not valid for single employees ?

  The SAP error message 5R305, which states "Absence is not valid for single employees," typically occurs in the context of managing employee absences in the SAP system, particularly within the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the absence record being processed for a specific employee.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Absence Type: The absence type being used may not be configured correctly for the employee or may not be valid for the specific absence period.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for the recording of absences (e.g., inactive, on leave, etc.).
  Date Range Issues: The absence dates may fall outside of the employee's eligibility period or may conflict with other recorded absences.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the absence management settings that prevent the absence from being recorded.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to record the absence may not have the