Add an IDoc entity to a model operation

task australia Updated Aug 7, 2026 1 min read add-an-idoc-entity-to-a-model-operation.md

Specify the IDoc entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) model uses for an update or create operation.

Before you begin

The create or update operation must be added before an entity can be added to it. For more information, see Add an operation to a model in Zero Copy Connector for ERP.

Role required: sn_erp_integration.erp_admin

Procedure

Navigate to All > Zero Copy Connector for ERP > Zero Copy Connector for ERP Home.
Open the ERP model page by selecting the models icon [Omitted image "erpc-data-model-icon.png"] Alt text: in the side panel.
Select the model to add an IDoc operation entity to.

If you need to create a model, see Create a model.
Select the Manage model button.
Select a Create or Update operation (IDoc entities can't be used with Read operations).
Select Select entity.
In Select type, select IDoc.
In Select message, enter an IDoc message type, for example, ORDERS.
Select the basic type or extension, for example, ORDERS05.
Select Add entity.

[Omitted image "erp-add-idoc-entity-to-model1.png"] Alt text: Add idoc entity details filled in and add entity button highlighted.

The metadata is retrieved. The entity card shows the date and time when the information was last retrieved.

[Omitted image "erp-add-idoc-entity-to-model2.png"] Alt text: IDoc operation entities card with retrieval date and time.

What to do next

Explore the API for interacting with Zero Copy Connector for ERP models. For detailed information and examples of using the API, see sn_erp_integration API - Scoped, Global.

Keywords erpcanvaserp canvasintegrationdata hubzerocopyconnectorsapidocentitymodeloperation

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---
title: Add an IDoc entity to a model operation
description: Specify the IDoc entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP \(Enterprise Resource Planning\) model uses for an update or create operation.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/add-an-idoc-entity-to-a-model-operation.html
release: australia
product: ERP Integration Framework
classification: erp-integration-framework
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-08-07"
reading_time_minutes: 1
keywords: [erp, canvas, erp canvas, integration, data hub, zero, copy, connector, sap, idoc, entity, model, operation]
breadcrumb: [IDoc, Connecting Zero Copy Connector for ERP to SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, Configuring, Zero Copy Connector for ERP, Workflow Data Fabric]
---

# Add an IDoc entity to a model operation

Specify the IDoc entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP \(Enterprise Resource Planning\) model uses for an update or create operation.

## Before you begin

The create or update operation must be added before an entity can be added to it. For more information, see [Add an operation to a model in Zero Copy Connector for ERP](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/erpc-manage-models-read-op.md).

Role required: sn\_erp\_integration.erp\_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **Zero Copy Connector for ERP** &gt; **Zero Copy Connector for ERP Home**.

2. Open the ERP model page by selecting the models icon \[Omitted image "erpc-data-model-icon.png"\] Alt text: in the side panel.

3. Select the model to add an IDoc operation entity to.

If you need to create a model, see [Create a model](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/erpc-add-new-data-model.md).

4. Select the **Manage model** button.

5. Select a **Create** or **Update** operation \(IDoc entities can't be used with **Read** operations\).

6. Select **Select entity**.

7. In **Select type**, select **IDoc**.

8. In **Select message**, enter an IDoc message type, for example, `ORDERS`.

9. Select the basic type or extension, for example, ORDERS05.

10. Select **Add entity**.

\[Omitted image "erp-add-idoc-entity-to-model1.png"\] Alt text: Add idoc entity details filled in and add entity button highlighted.

The metadata is retrieved. The entity card shows the date and time when the information was last retrieved.

\[Omitted image "erp-add-idoc-entity-to-model2.png"\] Alt text: IDoc operation entities card with retrieval date and time.

## What to do next

Explore the API for interacting with Zero Copy Connector for ERP models. For detailed information and examples of using the API, see [sn\_erp\_integration API - Scoped, Global](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/api-reference/server-api-reference/sn_erp_integrationBothAPI.md).