How do I get my Concur Client ID and Secret?

Register a new application in the SAP Concur Developer Portal. Once approved, you'll receive a Client ID and Client Secret.

What is the Refresh Token used for?

SAP Concur uses OAuth 2.0. The Refresh Token automatically generates short-lived access tokens without requiring manual login each time.

Can I submit an expense report via this integration?

The current version focuses on reading and listing data. Submit and approve capabilities may be added in future updates.

SAP Concur MCP Server for CrewAI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Connect your CrewAI agents to SAP Concur through the Vinkius — pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every SAP Concur tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="SAP Concur Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with SAP Concur effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging SAP Concur tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in SAP Concur "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 9 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About SAP Concur MCP Server

Connect your AI assistant to SAP Concur, the leading platform for expense management, travel, and invoice automation.

When paired with CrewAI, SAP Concur becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call SAP Concur tools autonomously — one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports — all orchestrated through the Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

What you can do

Expense Tracking — List and inspect individual expenses including amounts, categories, and receipt metadata.
Report Status — Check approval status of any expense report.
User Profiles — Retrieve employee profile data including cost center and department.

The SAP Concur MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect SAP Concur to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the SAP Concur MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py — CrewAI auto-discovers 9 tools from SAP Concur

Why Use CrewAI with the SAP Concur MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with SAP Concur through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles — one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports — each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass the Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

SAP Concur + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the SAP Concur MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries SAP Concur for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies — all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries SAP Concur, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain SAP Concur tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries SAP Concur against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

SAP Concur MCP Tools for CrewAI (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect SAP Concur to CrewAI via MCP:

get_expense

Retrieve detailed information about a specific expense

get_expense_report

Retrieve detailed information about a specific expense report

get_report_summaries

Calculate basic totals for a list of recent expense reports

get_user_profile

Retrieve the profile details of the currently authenticated Concur user

list_attendees

Retrieve a list of expense attendees (for business meals, etc.)

list_expense_reports

Retrieve a list of your expense reports from Concur

list_expense_types

Retrieve a list of valid expense types configured in your organization

list_expenses

Retrieve a list of your expenses from Concur

list_pending_expenses

Quickly list all expenses that have not yet been assigned to a report

Example Prompts for SAP Concur in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with SAP Concur immediately.

"Show me my last 10 expenses in Concur."

"Get the status of expense report 'rep-8842'."

"Retrieve the profile for employee 'E-4545'."

Troubleshooting SAP Concur MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting SAP Concur to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts — check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

The Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

SAP Concur + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating SAP Concur MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily — when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.