Introducing the Travel Configuration Page
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Exploring the Travel Configuration Page

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to access and review top, bottom, and navigation options of the Travel Configuration Page.

Introduction to the Travel Configuration Page

The Travel Configuration page in Concur Travel contains settings that determine the user experience and functionality of the site. The configuration settings are grouped into different sections throughout the page.

In this lesson, you will learn how to access the Travel Configuration page, navigate it using tools like CTRL+F and Quick Help, and review key elements at the top and bottom of the page, including configuration details and available actions.

Accessing the Travel Configuration Page

To access the Travel Configuration page, go to Administration > Travel > Travel System Admin. From there, you have two options:

  • Select the configuration name in the Company/Config column to open the Travel Configuration page
  • Select the (+) icon in theEdit column, next to the configuration name, to open the dropdown menu and then select Travel Configuration
The image displays a guide for navigating to access the Company Travel Configuration page. Start by selecting Home > Travel System Admin and then select the Edit icon next to the Company/Config you want to view and select Travel Configuration from the list displayed.

Note

This feature is permission-based. To access the travel configuration page, you need the Travel Agent permission.

Navigation Through the Travel Configuration Page

The company Travel Configuration page is a comprehensive hub that brings together a wide array of settings and options. Given its size and the amount of information it contains, navigating this page efficiently is essential. There are a few different tips and tricks to make navigation easier.

To learn more about navigation tips, review the following graphic and corresponding information.

The image provides tips to help users navigate the complex travel configuration page efficiently. The tips depicted include the CTRL F search function, Scroll Bar, Section Links, and Quick Help Buttons.
  • CTRL + F (Control F) - Use the control key on your keyboard with F to search key words and find specific sections on the page faster
  • Scroll Bar - Use the scroll bar to scroll up and down the page
  • Section Links - Links appear after each section to take you to specific sections of the travel configuration page faster
  • Quick Help Button - You can hover over the help button for more information on the specific items which appears as a question mark throughout the page

Now that you're familiar with navigating the page, let's look at the functionality that appears on the top and bottom of the page.

Let's look at the top of the page first. At the top of the page, you'll find the company name and associated Company ID and Configuration ID along with the Configuration Name and Billing Tier fields.

Review the following labeled graphic and corresponding table for more information on the top portion of the travel configuration page.

The image displays the top of the Company Travel Configuration page and highlights the company name, Concur ID, Concur configuration code, Configuration Name and Billing Tier.
FieldDescription
1. Company NameThe company name displays here.
2. CLIQIDThe company ID displays here.
3. CLIQCONFIGThe configuration ID displays here.
4. Configuration NameThe configuration name displays here. This name should be detailed enough so that it is easily identified in the list of configurations.
5. Billing TierThis field is used for billing purposes.

At the bottom of the configuration page, you'll find the following options:

  • Save
  • To Company List
  • Deactivate This Configuration
  • Show Change History

Review the following labeled graphic and corresponding table to learn more about these options.

The image shows four key action options available at the bottom of the travel configuration page including: Save, To Company List, Deactivate This Configuration, and Show Change History.
FieldDescription
1. SaveSelect to save all changes made on the entire Company Travel Configuration page.
2. To Company ListSelect to return to the initial Company Travel Configuration list for all configurations.
3. Deactivate This ConfigurationSelect to deactivate the configuration. If there are users associated to this configuration, you will be prompted to change the travel policy the users are assigned to.

Caution

There is a process in place for deactivating a configuration, A deactivation work order (Online Order Form) is needed to properly terminate other related processes running in the background like invoicing for example.
4. Show Change HistorySelect to see the last ten changes to the travel configuration and name/login for the user who made each change.
5. Billing TierThis field is used for billing purposes.

Summary

  • Navigate efficiently using CTRL+F, scroll bar, section links, and Quick Help tool tips
  • Top of page shows Company Name, CLIQID, CLIQCONFIG, and Billing Tier
  • Bottom actions: Save, To Company List, Deactivate This Configuration, and Show Change History
  • Deactivation needs a work order (Online Order Form); may require reassigning users; affects background processes like invoicing