Summary and recommendation
SAP SuccessFactors supports SCIM provisioning through SAP Cloud Identity Services, but there's a critical timing issue: basic authentication is deprecated as of November 2026, requiring migration to X.509 certificates. This creates immediate technical debt for IT teams who must coordinate both the SCIM implementation and authentication migration within existing SAP infrastructure complexity.
The real challenge isn't just the technical migration—it's that SuccessFactors typically serves as an HR source system, meaning you're often provisioning from SuccessFactors to other applications rather than into it. This reverses the normal provisioning flow and requires specialized expertise in SAP's identity ecosystem, including Identity Authentication Service and Identity Provisioning Service components.
The strategic alternative
Stitchflow provides SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation for SAP SuccessFactors that handles both the current complexity and upcoming authentication migration. Works with any SuccessFactors plan and any IdP. Flat pricing under $5K/year with SOC 2 Type II certification and 24/7 human-in-the-loop support.
Quick SCIM facts
| SCIM available? | Yes |
| SCIM tier required | Enterprise |
| SSO required first? | Yes |
| SSO available? | Yes |
| SSO protocol | SAML 2.0 |
| Documentation | Official docs |
Supported identity providers
| IdP | SSO | SCIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okta | ✓ | ✓ | OIN app with full provisioning |
| Microsoft Entra ID | ✓ | ✓ | Gallery app with SCIM |
| Google Workspace | ✓ | JIT only | SAML SSO with just-in-time provisioning |
| OneLogin | ✓ | ✓ | Supported |
The cost of not automating
Without SCIM (or an alternative like Stitchflow), your IT team manages SAP SuccessFactors accounts manually. Here's what that costs:
The SAP SuccessFactors pricing problem
SAP SuccessFactors gates SCIM provisioning behind premium plans, forcing significant cost increases for basic user management.
Tier comparison
| Plan | Price | SSO | SCIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | $8/user/mo (1-100 users) | ||
| Performance & Goals | $14/user/mo | ||
| Full Suite | $28-38/user/mo | ||
| Enterprise | Custom pricing |
Plan Structure
| Plan | Price | SCIM |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $8/user/mo (1-100 users) | ❌ |
| Performance & Goals | $14/user/mo | ❌ |
| Full Suite | $28-38/user/mo | ❌ |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | ✓ (via SAP Cloud Identity Services) |
Note: SCIM provisioning requires Enterprise tier and must be implemented through SAP Cloud Identity Services, not directly with SuccessFactors.
What this means in practice
Implementation complexity: You can't provision directly to SuccessFactors. The required architecture involves: 1. Your IdP → SAP Cloud Identity Services 2. SAP Cloud Identity Services → SuccessFactors 3. Additional licensing and configuration for the intermediary service
Cost opacity: Enterprise pricing is custom and typically includes implementation fees of 100-125% of annual software costs. For a 500-person organization upgrading from Full Suite ($28/user/mo):
Additional constraints
Summary of challenges
- SAP SuccessFactors supports SCIM but only at Enterprise tier (Custom pricing)
- Google Workspace users get JIT provisioning only, not full SCIM
- Our research shows teams manually provisioning this app spend significant hidden costs annually
What SAP SuccessFactors actually offers for identity
SAP SuccessFactors provides SCIM through SAP Cloud Identity Services, but this requires Enterprise pricing and SAP's broader identity ecosystem:
The challenge: you're not just buying SuccessFactors identity features—you're buying into SAP's entire Cloud Identity Services stack. Implementation fees typically run 100-125% of annual software costs, and you need Enterprise pricing to access SCIM at all. Basic authentication is deprecated in November 2026, forcing a migration to X.509 certificates.
For organizations just wanting straightforward SCIM provisioning, ~80% of SAP's identity bundle is enterprise overhead you don't need.
What IT admins are saying
Community sentiment on SAP SuccessFactors's SCIM implementation centers around SAP ecosystem complexity and authentication challenges. Common complaints:
- Confusion over requiring SAP Cloud Identity Services for proper SCIM support
- Frustration with the upcoming Basic authentication deprecation in November 2026
- Complex implementation requirements with high consulting fees (100-125% of software costs)
- Difficulty navigating SAP's overlapping identity services and documentation
SAP's identity stack is a maze - you need Identity Authentication, Identity Provisioning, and then figure out how it all connects to SuccessFactors. The documentation assumes you already know the SAP ecosystem.
Basic auth is getting killed off next year and we have to migrate to X.509 certificates. Just another SAP complexity tax on top of everything else.
The recurring theme
SAP SuccessFactors SCIM works, but the SAP identity ecosystem complexity and mandatory migrations create unnecessary operational overhead for IT teams.
The decision
| Your Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Need SCIM but not on Enterprise tier | Use Stitchflow: avoid complex SAP ecosystem and Enterprise upgrade costs |
| Using basic auth, need to migrate before Nov 2026 | Use Stitchflow: skip X.509 certificate migration complexity |
| Already on Enterprise with SAP Cloud Identity Services | Consider native SCIM: you have the infrastructure |
| HR-driven provisioning to other apps | Use Stitchflow: simpler than SAP Identity Provisioning Service setup |
| Small HR team, minimal user changes | Manual may work: but plan for auth migration deadline |
The bottom line
SAP SuccessFactors SCIM requires Enterprise pricing and SAP Cloud Identity Services, plus a mandatory migration from basic auth to X.509 certificates by November 2026. For organizations wanting provisioning automation without navigating SAP's complex identity ecosystem, Stitchflow delivers the same outcomes at predictable flat-rate pricing.
Automate SAP SuccessFactors without the tier upgrade
Stitchflow delivers SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation, backed by 24/7 human in the loop for SAP SuccessFactors at <$5K/year, flat, regardless of team size.
Technical specifications
SCIM Version
2.0
Supported Operations
Create, Update, Deactivate, Groups
Supported Attributes
Not specifiedPlan requirement
Enterprise
Prerequisites
SSO must be configured first
Key limitations
- Use SAP Cloud Identity Services for SCIM
- Basic auth deprecated Nov 2026 - migrate to X.509
- Contact SuccessFactors support to enable SAML SSO
Configuration for Okta
Integration type
Okta Integration Network (OIN) app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
SCIM endpoint URL and bearer token (generated in app admin console).
Configuration steps
Enable Create Users, Update User Attributes, and Deactivate Users.
Provisioning trigger
Okta provisions based on app assignments (users or groups).
Enterprise required for SCIM
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
Configuration for Entra ID
Integration type
Microsoft Entra Gallery app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
Tenant URL (SCIM endpoint) and Secret token (bearer token from app admin console).
Configuration steps
Set Provisioning Mode = Automatic, configure SCIM connection.
Provisioning trigger
Entra provisions based on user/group assignments to the enterprise app.
Sync behavior
Entra provisioning runs on a scheduled cycle (typically every 40 minutes).
Enterprise required for SCIM
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
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SAP SuccessFactors
SAP SuccessFactors gates automation behind Enterprise plan. Stitchflow delivers the same SCIM outcomes for a flat fee.
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