SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData
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About SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData
This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities and a simplified setup, check out our free CData MCP Server for SAP Ariba Procurement (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=PAZK-V&type=beta
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"{classname_dash}": {
"command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
"args": [
"-jar",
"PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
"PATH\\TO\\sap-ariba-procurement.prp"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData?
It is a read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live data from SAP Ariba Procurement. It uses the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Procurement to expose the procurement data as relational SQL models, enabling natural language queries.
How to use SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build the JAR with mvn clean install, download and license the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Procurement, configure a .prp file with the JDBC connection string, then add the server to your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the java -jar command. Once running, ask the client natural language questions about your procurement data.
Key features of SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData
- Provides read-only access to SAP Ariba Procurement data.
- Exposes data via SQL‑based tools: get_tables, get_columns, run_query.
- Works with any MCP client that supports stdio transport.
- Uses the CData JDBC Driver for live connectivity.
- Supports running queries with no SQL required from the user.
- Licensed under MIT for free use and modification.
Use cases of SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData
- Ask an LLM to list current purchase orders or requisitions.
- Query supplier performance metrics using natural language.
- Retrieve spend analytics without writing SQL.
- Combine SAP Ariba procurement data with other MCP tools in a single conversation.
FAQ from SAP Ariba MCP Server by CData
Is this server read‑only?
Yes, this MCP server is read‑only. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities, CData provides a separate beta MCP Server.
What are the runtime requirements?
Java (to run the JAR), the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Procurement (installed and licensed), and Maven (for building). The server uses stdio transport and must run on the same machine as the MCP client.
Where does my data stay?
Data is queried live from SAP Ariba Procurement via the JDBC driver. No data is cached or stored by the server.
What transport does the server use?
It uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with MCP clients running on the same machine.
How do I manage authentication?
Authentication is handled in the JDBC connection string. For OAuth-based connections, you will need to authenticate in your browser when configuring the connection string.
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