How To Fix RP305 - Sickness certificate authorization must be "01"

RP305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Sickness certificate authorization must be "01"

What causes this issue?

You have entered an authorization number for sickness certificates in
the <ZH>AuthNo.</> field.
The value <LB>01</> (Reference sickness certificate) has not been
entered in the <ZH>Authorization</> field. A sickness certificate can
only be created for this family member in infotype <ZH>Sickness
certificates A</> (0056) if this walue is entered.

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?

If a family member is to receive sickness certificate authorization,
you must enter the value <LB>01</> in the <ZH>Authorization</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP305 - Sickness certificate authorization must be "01" ?

  The SAP error message RP305, which states "Sickness certificate authorization must be '01'," typically occurs in the context of HR and payroll processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with employee absence management and sickness certificates.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific authorization type for sickness certificates, which is defined as "01" in the configuration. The authorization type is used to determine how sickness certificates are processed and validated within the system. If the authorization type is set to something other than "01," the system will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for absence management and sickness certificates.
  Ensure that the authorization type for sickness certificates is set to "01." This can typically be found in the customizing settings under the relevant HR module.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure