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3566049 - Understanding the Difference between 'id' and 'externalId' in the SCIM API for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

When using the SCIM API for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, confusion arises regarding the difference between 'id' and 'externalId' in the response data of the SCIM API (aps_iam_api_scim).

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition

Resolution

    This information is documented here:

    SCIM Interface for IAM | SAP Help Portal

    Parameter in SCIM StandardEquivalent in your Cloud System
    idUnique internal ID for SCIM containing a prefix (BROL_ or BUGR_) and the business role or business user group ID to ensure that no duplicates exist. This ID has no corresponding Cloud equivalent.
    externalIdBusiness role or business user group ID
     
     
     

    Keywords

    SCIM API, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, 'id', 'externalId', Business Roles, Identity and Access Management. , KBA , BC-SRV-APS-IAM , Identity and Access Management , How To

    Product

    SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions