Backup identity providers fail when schemas do not align because a successful login does not guarantee a successful authorization decision. Claims, attributes, and policy context can change between systems, breaking access to applications that expect consistent identity signals. Teams should validate claim translation and application behavior before relying on any alternate provider.
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