Symptom
An “Invalid MFA code” error is displayed during multi‑factor authentication when registering a new OIDC OAuth Client Application or updating the payment information, even though the correct verification code is entered.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Reproducing the Issue
- Complete the required configuration as described in the guide: New Option to Enable Transactional Verification for Critical Transactions.
- Log in to the SuccessFactors instance.
- Navigate to Security Center > Manage OIDC OAuth Client Application.
- Register a new application.
- Enter the 6‑digit verification code.
- The application is created successfully.
- Delete the newly created application.
- Repeat the process to create a new application
- .When entering the same 6‑digit verification code, the system now displays the error message:
- “Invalid MFA code.”, even though the code is correct.
Resolution
A permanent fix is planned to be delivered by the end of Q2 2026. Once additional details about the fix are available, this article will be updated accordingly.
A workaround is currently available. If you would like it applied to your environment, please submit a support ticket for the LOD‑SF‑PLT‑IAS component and reference this article in your request.
Keywords
Invalid MFA Code, OIDC, INC23010766 , KBA , LOD-SF-PLT-IAS , Identity Authentication Services (IAS) With BizX , Known Error
Product
SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions
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