The CData MCP Server for SAP HANA XSA defines each connection to SAP HANA XSA as a named configuration that Claude can use when sending natural language queries.

You create and manage these configurations using the MCP Configuration Tool. The tool automatically handles formatting, storage, and registration with Claude Desktop.

Understanding Connection Configurations

Each connection configuration is stored in a .mcp file. This file includes the details needed to initialize the connector when Claude starts a session.

• On Windows, configuration files are stored in "~/AppData/Roaming/CData/SAP HANA XSA Data Provider/".
• On macOS, configuration files are stored in "~/Library/Application Support/CData/SAP HANA XSA Data Provider/".

The .mcp file is a text file that contains a list of connection properties and a timestamp. For example:

#Tue May 20 15:48:40 EDT 2025
AuthScheme=Basic
User=myUser
Password=myPassword
Security Token=myToken

The configuration tool handles these settings automatically. Each saved configuration enables Claude to launch a dedicated MCP Server instance with the correct connector and options. Manual file editing is not required.

SAP HANA XSA uses the OAuth authentication standard. Before connecting, it is necessary to establish an SAP HANA XSA OData Service. See Creating a Custom OAuth App for a guide.

To connect to SAP Hana XSA using password-based OAuth:

• OAuthClientId: Set this to the Client Id specified in the UAA service JSON file.
• OAuthClientSecret: Set this to the Client Secret specified in the UAA service JSON file.
• URL: Set this to the OData service endpoint.
• XSUAAURL: Set this to the UAA service url.
• User: Set your accounts username.
• Password: Set your accounts password

Once you've configured the OData Service, you can establish a connection using Custom Credentials.