Authored by Competitive-Ad-5081, this post details a technical issue faced when exposing an API as an MCP server via Azure API Management and seeks advice from the community.

Problem Statement

A user is attempting to expose their API as a Managed Control Plane (MCP) server using Azure API Management (APIM), but encounters a parsing error during the setup process.

Error Message

  • Error converting value ‘mcp’ to type ‘Microsoft.Azure.ApiManagement.Management.ControlPath’, line 2, position 15.
  • The request to create the MCP server failed, citing one or more incorrect field values.

Context and Setup

  • The user enabled the “AI Gateway early update group” 4 days prior to posting.
  • Deployment region: Eastern US
  • APIM tier: Basic

Troubleshooting Steps

  • The user is following official Microsoft documentation: Export REST APIs as MCP servers
  • They are unsure if the error is due to a service bug or a configuration issue, and asks the community if anyone has successfully set up MCP exposure for APIs.

Request to the Community

  • Seeking insights from other users who have exposed APIs as MCP servers.
  • Asking whether the error may be the result of a current bug in Azure API Management or a misconfiguration in the process.

Visuals

  • Screenshots are referenced, showing the error in the Azure portal and configuration UI.

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Submitted by: Competitive-Ad-5081

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