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Deprecation of User Login using Employment Username
Deprecated Required Automatically On Impact: Critical AI Enriched
Description

We're deprecating basic authentication user login using SuccessFactors employment username and password by May 15, 2026. We request that all customers still using basic authentication to migrate to Identity Authentication in SAP Cloud Identity Services for authentication instead since basic authentication will be deprecated by November 13, 2026. For those customers that continue to use basic authentication before Nov 13, 2026 and are still using employment username login, we request that these customers migrate to use account login name for login.See More

Detailed Description

We're deprecating basic authentication user login using SuccessFactors employment username and password by May 15, 2026. We request that all customers still using basic authentication to migrate to Identity Authentication in SAP Cloud Identity Services for authentication instead since basic authentication will be deprecated by November 13, 2026. For those customers that continue to use basic authentication before Nov 13, 2026 and are still using employment username login, we request that these customers migrate to use account login name for login. Key Dates Future dates are subject to change.

Impact Assessment

This deprecation directly affects SAP SuccessFactors implementations that rely on the functionality being retired. Customers must plan and complete migration before May 15, 2026 to avoid service disruption. should begin planning for a time when it will no longer be available for use. Failure to act before the deletion date will result in loss of functionality, requiring immediate corrective action.

Test Recommendations
• Verify that the deprecated feature is identified in all affected environments (production, staging, sandbox). • Test alternative workflows or replacement features to ensure parity with current functionality. • Validate that all existing configurations have been migrated to the new solution before the deletion date. • Conduct regression testing on downstream processes that depend on the deprecated functionality. • Test all API integrations using the updated or deprecated endpoints to confirm continued operation.
Product: Platform
Modules: Identity and Access Management
Feature: Identity Management; User Account Management
Reference: KM-19691
Version: 1H 2025; 1H 2026; 2H 2024; 2H 2025; 2H 2026
Valid as Of: Nov 13, 2026
Latest Revision: Dec 12, 2025
Affected Areas:
Integrations & APIs AI & Business AI