Exploring the Receipt Management Feature in SAP Concur
Subject: SAP-Concur | SAP Domain
Managing receipts efficiently is a crucial part of any expense management process. SAP Concur’s Receipt Management feature is designed to simplify and automate the capture, storage, and processing of receipts, making expense reporting faster, more accurate, and less stressful for employees and finance teams alike.
This article dives into the core functionalities, benefits, and best practices around using the Receipt Management feature in SAP Concur.
Receipt Management is a comprehensive solution within SAP Concur that allows users to easily capture, upload, and attach receipts to their expense reports. It supports multiple input methods including mobile capture, email forwarding, and direct upload. The feature uses intelligent technologies such as OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to extract relevant data from receipts, reducing manual entry and errors.
Mobile Receipt Capture
Employees can snap photos of receipts using the SAP Concur mobile app. The app automatically uploads the image and extracts key data points such as vendor, amount, and date.
Email Forwarding
Receipts received via email (e.g., e-receipts from airlines or hotels) can be forwarded directly to the user’s SAP Concur inbox, where they are automatically linked to the appropriate expense.
Receipt Matching and Auto-Verification
SAP Concur can automatically match receipts with credit card transactions to ensure all expenses are supported by valid receipts, improving compliance.
OCR and Data Extraction
The OCR technology extracts critical data fields from receipt images, reducing manual input and accelerating expense report creation.
Digital Storage and Compliance
Receipts are stored securely in the cloud, meeting audit and compliance requirements with easy access for review and reporting.
Capture Receipts on the Go:
Use the SAP Concur mobile app to photograph receipts immediately after purchase.
Upload and Link Receipts:
Upload receipts via the web portal or forward e-receipts to your SAP Concur email address.
Review Extracted Data:
Verify that the OCR-extracted details are correct and edit if necessary.
Attach Receipts to Expense Reports:
Link receipts to individual expense entries before submitting reports for approval.
Track Receipts for Compliance:
Use SAP Concur’s reporting tools to monitor receipt submissions and identify missing documentation.
The Receipt Management feature in SAP Concur transforms how organizations handle one of the most time-consuming aspects of expense reporting. By automating receipt capture, data extraction, and compliance tracking, SAP Concur empowers employees to focus less on paperwork and more on their core responsibilities.
For finance teams, it ensures cleaner data, faster approvals, and greater visibility into company spending—ultimately contributing to a more efficient and transparent expense management process.
Keywords: SAP Concur, Receipt Management, Expense Reporting, OCR, Mobile Expense Capture, Receipt Compliance, Automated Receipt Matching