Concur Connector for Salesforce
September 2020
Scope
- The Concur Salesforce Connector provides a method of integrating Salesforce data with Concur.
- The Connector allow Concur users to:
- Access their SF contacts as attendees on expenses
- Associate their expenses with their SF Opportunities and other custom objects
- View their current expense reports, card charges and expense report approvals
Scope
- The Concur Salesforce Connector provides a method of integrating Salesforce data with Concur.
- The Connector allow Concur users to:
- SSO to Concur to manage expense reports, card charges and expense report approvals
- Access their current trips from within SF
- Share their travel itineraries with co-workers using Chatter
- Follow other user’s Travel updates using Chatter
SF Connector Installation Process
Installation
Process
Requirements for the Project Lead
Requirements for Project Lead
- Salesforce Admin must have the Concur Admin permission
- Users who will use the SF objects need to have full SF license
- Salesforce Token must be available
- Salesforce Chatter must be enabled
Requirements for IC
Requirements for the IC
Check for the Salesforce Edition
- Click on user's Name >> Setup
- On the left hand side of the Setup page, click on Administration Setup
Updated Installer Package Link
Updated Installer Package
- http://techpubs.concur.concurtech.org/WebServices/port_ConnectorResources.htm
Generating the SSO Key
- Go to Administration >> Concur >> Concur Admin
Generating the SSO Key
- Search for the company and click Administer Company button
Generating the SSO Key
- Go to Security Keys >> Salesforce Connector tab
Installation Process
- Have the SF Admin login to both Concur and SF
*They must have only one instance of SF open
- Send the updated package link
- Select "Install for All Users" or "Install for Specific Profiles"
Installation Process
- Click Yes to approve third-party access, then click Continue.
Installation Process
- Installation could take a while. You may discuss the cost objects they want to use in Concur to prepare for the next steps.
Installation Process
- SF Admin will receive email that the package is installed or he can also check the bubble to see if Concur Connector is available
Installation Process
- Click on the App Menu (blue bubble) at the top right and select Concur Connector.
Installation Process
- Click the Setup tab.
- Select the customer’s data center and click Get Started.
Installation Process
- The admin will be redirected to the Concur Login page. Log in to Concur, then click Approve Access.
Installation Process
- Enter the SSO key for the site, then click Finish Setup.
Installation Process
- Go to My Concur and your Concur dashboard will appear if the connection is successful.
Adding Cost Objects
- A maximum of 3-level linked list can be setup.
- By default, Opportunities is integrated.
- Commonly tracked cost object is Account.
- If they will not be tracking any other cost object except for Opportunities, you can skip the following steps.
- If other cost objects will be tracked, there are two fields that need to be added.
Adding Cost Objects
- Have the client go to Setup in Salesforce >> Customize >> *cost object >> Fields >> New
Adding Cost Objects
- Supply the needed information, then click Next.
- Click Next again, then Save & New.
- Repeat the steps for the other field name.
Adding Cost Objects
- Field label: AccruedUnApprovedExpenseTotal and FinalExpenseTotal
- Length: 16
- Decimal: 2
Adding Cost Objects
- Select the Cost Tracking Configuration tab and select the object(s) to track.
Adding Cost Objects
- Optional: Select an optional search field based on the object.
Adding Cost Objects
- Click Add to Cost Tracking.
Map Contacts
- To map Contacts to Concur attendees, go to Concur Connector Admin Tool.
- For Concur Attendee Type, choose SF Contact.
Map Contacts
- Choose Contact and map the fields.
- Click Save Field Mapping.
Testing the Connection
- Go to My Concur >> New under My Active Reports.
- This will allow user to create new report in Concur.
*Hide the SF Cost Objects from the Report Level
Testing the Connection
- Have the user choose Business Meal to try and associate an expense against a Salesforce cost objects and Contacts.
- After clicking the dropdown for the SF cost object, user will have to complete a one-time authorization to allow Concur to access SF Opportunity lists.
Testing the Connection
- Once authorization is given, client should now be able to access the SF data.
Testing the Connection
- They can also pull up Attendee from SF Contacts
Application Connector Update
- Go to Administration > Company > Tools > Web Services > Manage Application Connectors
- Select Concur Salesforce Connector and click Modify
- Enter the login credentials of the SF Admin
- Username: SF Admin username
- Password: SF Admin password + security token (no spaces)
Application Connector Update
Application Connector Update
- The Salesforce Aggregate Spend Tracking should be Active. This allows the connector to send back amounts to SF to track aggregate spend.