Add an OData entity to a model operation

task brazil Updated Oct 26, 2026 2 min read add-an-odata-entity-to-a-model-operation.md

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

Before you begin

The read, update, or create 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 operation entity to.
Select the Manage model button.
Select an operation.
Select Select entity.

[Omitted image "erpc-manage-entities-manager-ys22.png"] Alt text: Add operation entities on the manage models tab.
In Select type, select OData.
In Select service, specify the OData service to use.

The list shows the services retrieved from the SAP catalog service of the model's ERP system. The catalog service path is set by the sn_erp_integration.catalog_service_path system property, which applies to all ERP systems in the instance. If the ERP system exposes its catalog service at a different path, its services aren't listed. For more information, see Zero Copy Connector for ERP system properties.

If you don't see the service you need, add the service by selecting + Add service manually. For more information, see Add an OData service manually in Zero Copy Connector for ERP.
Wait for the OData Endpoints field to load, and then in Select the endpoints, specify an endpoint.

[Omitted image "erp-add-odata-entity-to-model1.png"] Alt text: Select the type of entity, the OData service, and an OData endpoint.
Select Add entity.

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

[Omitted image "erp-add-odata-entity-to-model2.png"] Alt text: Manage model tab with entity card showing retrieval date and time.

Keywords erpcanvaserp canvasintegrationdata hubzerocopyconnectorsapodataentitymodeloperation

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---
title: Add an OData entity to a model operation
description: Specify the OData entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP \(Enterprise Resource Planning\) model uses for a read, update, or create operation.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/add-an-odata-entity-to-a-model-operation.html
release: brazil
product: ERP Integration Framework
classification: erp-integration-framework
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-10-26"
reading_time_minutes: 2
keywords: [erp, canvas, erp canvas, integration, data hub, zero, copy, connector, sap, odata, entity, model, operation]
breadcrumb: [OData, Connecting Zero Copy Connector for ERP to SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, Configuring, Zero Copy Connector for ERP, Workflow Data Fabric]
---

# Add an OData entity to a model operation

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

## Before you begin

The read, update, or create 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/brazil/markdown/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 operation entity to.

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

5. Select an operation.

6. Select **Select entity**.

\[Omitted image "erpc-manage-entities-manager-ys22.png"\] Alt text: Add operation entities on the manage models tab.

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

8. In **Select service**, specify the OData service to use.

The list shows the services retrieved from the SAP catalog service of the model's ERP system. The catalog service path is set by the sn\_erp\_integration.catalog\_service\_path system property, which applies to all ERP systems in the instance. If the ERP system exposes its catalog service at a different path, its services aren't listed. For more information, see [Zero Copy Connector for ERP system properties](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/erp-canvas-system-properties.md).

If you don't see the service you need, add the service by selecting **+ Add service manually**. For more information, see [Add an OData service manually in Zero Copy Connector for ERP](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/erp-add-a-service-manually.md).

9. Wait for the **OData Endpoints** field to load, and then in **Select the endpoints**, specify an endpoint.

\[Omitted image "erp-add-odata-entity-to-model1.png"\] Alt text: Select the type of entity, the OData service, and an OData endpoint.

10. Select **Add entity**.

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

\[Omitted image "erp-add-odata-entity-to-model2.png"\] Alt text: Manage model tab with entity card showing retrieval date and time.