SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData
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About SAP Ariba Source 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 Source (beta): https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=PBZK-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-source.prp"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData?
SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData is a read-only Model Context Protocol server that lets LLMs query live SAP Ariba Source data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source, which exposes the data as relational SQL models.
How to use SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData?
Clone the repository, build with Maven (mvn clean install), install and license the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source, then configure a .prp file with connection details. Add the server to your client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the java -jar command pointing to the JAR and .prp file.
Key features of SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData
- Read-only MCP server for live SAP Ariba Source data
- Powered by the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source
- Exposes data as relational SQL models
- Built-in tools:
get_tables,get_columns,run_query - No SQL required — LLMs query via natural language
- MIT licensed
Use cases of SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData
- Ask an LLM about opportunities and account correlations in SAP Ariba Source
- Retrieve open tickets or calendar events without writing SQL
- Analyze procurement data through conversational AI assistants
FAQ from SAP Ariba Source MCP Server by CData
Does this server support write operations?
No. This server is read-only. For full CRUD and action capabilities, use the free CData MCP Server for SAP Ariba Source (beta).
What are the runtime dependencies?
Java, Maven (to build), and the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source (requires license, with a trial option).
How do I configure the connection to SAP Ariba Source?
Create a .prp file with properties for the JDBC driver path, driver class, connection string (generated by the driver’s connection utility), and optionally specify tables.
Where does the data actually reside?
The data remains in SAP Ariba Source. The server connects to it live via the JDBC driver and does not copy or store data locally.
What transport does the server use, and what are its limits?
The server uses stdio transport, so it must run on the same machine as the client. It is limited to read-only queries.
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