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"Could Not Update Person" Error when Trying to Suspend a User

Lifecycle Management
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine

Overview

When trying to suspend an Okta user with a "Staged" status, the following error is returned:

 

Could Not Update Person

 

Error message  

 

Applies To

  • Universal Directory
  • Okta Admin UI
  • Users

Cause

The user has a "Staged" status in Okta.

Solution

Users with "Staged" status cannot be suspended in Okta as they have not been activated yet. Only activated Okta users can be suspended.

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