Apple ID verification failed message

Just bought a refurbished iPad for our son. Created an Apple ID for this device. When we enter the Apple ID and password we get a Verification Failed message that reads “verification codes can’t be sent to this phone number at this time.” This is an WiFi only device and we have not connected it to a phone number. Any help?

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