diff --git a/tests/replication/replica.yaml b/tests/replication/replica.yaml
index 8e474e6b5..c86d45d3e 100644
--- a/tests/replication/replica.yaml
+++ b/tests/replication/replica.yaml
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ chapters:
         backend_roles: ["admin", "leader-role", "follower"]
         users: ["admin", "leader-role", "follower"]
     response:
-      status: 200
+      status: [200, 201]
   - synopsis: Establish connection.
     path: /_cluster/settings
     method: PUT