How To Fix HRPAYDE_EXTRA305 - E305: Use the newest valid certificate for status requests.

HRPAYDE_EXTRA305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_EXTRA - Error messages relating to eXTra-Standard 1.4

• Message number: 305

• Message text: E305: Use the newest valid certificate for status requests.

What causes this issue?

E305: Please use the most recently issued and valid certificate for
status requests.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDE_EXTRA305 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA305 (E305) indicates that there is an issue with the digital certificate used for status requests in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the German payroll module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to communicate with external services (like tax authorities or social security) and the certificate being used is either outdated or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Certificate: The digital certificate used for secure communication has expired.
  Invalid Certificate: The certificate may not be recognized as valid by the system or the external service.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings related to the certificate management.
  Missing Certificate: The required certificate may not be installed in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Certificate:
  
  Obtain the latest valid certificate from the relevant authority or service provider.
  Install the new certificate in the SAP system. This can typically be done through transaction codes like STRUST or STRUSTSSO2, depending on the type of