Map group attributes in SCIM - send externalID in SCIM API

[Dileep]

Since Okta does not send externalID attribute when syncing groups through SCIM, I’m wondering if there is a way to map outgoing SCIM attributes from Okta.

The idea is to send an attribute called externalID that maps to existing group display/name. Since group names are unique in Okta, this allows me to sync externalID attribute to my app without having to change the schema.

With this change, I’m expecting to get SCIM API with displayName and externalID having same values.

However, under “Provisioning” –> “To App”, I only see a way to customize user attributes. The clickable link in the page takes to editing profile attributes for the user.

[vk-giri]

Hi,

I don’t think there is a way to do this. But found an old thread regarding this query, which might help -

Group attribute externalId is not passed when using push groups to app function (SCIM)

Hello, I would like to receive the externalId of a group in my custom app integration with SCIM. When I am trying to add this id to the group attributes I get the following error: Property name externalId is reserved for use by external directory groups. I have added the group via Directory → Groups → Add Group. While debugging I do get some information like the displayName and description when pushing the groups. However I do not get the externalId. Am I using the wrong group or what actio…