Add an operation to a model in ERP Data Hub

Add an operation to an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) model in ERP Data Hub to define how it retrieves data from or writes data to the ERP system, or creates a new instance of the business object.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_erp_integration.erp_admin, sn_erp_integration.erp_user

About this task

• Read operations retrieve ERP data by either reading a table or using a BAPI.
• Update operations use a BAPI to write updates to the ERP system.
• Create operation creates a new instance of the business object in the SAP system. (Available starting in Xanadu Store Release 2)

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > ERP Data Hub > ERP Data Hub Home.
2. Open the ERP model page by selecting the ERP model icon () in the side panel.
3. Select the model to which you want to add an operation.
4. Select the Manage model button.

   Figure 1. ERP model manager page

   

5. Select Add model operation.
6. Specify the type of operation that you're adding in the Select type field of the Add operation modal.
   • Update sends data back to write to the ERP system.
   • Read reads and retrieves data from the ERP system and brings it onto the ServiceNow AI Platform.
   • Create is used to create a new instance of the business object in the SAP system. (Available starting in Xanadu Store Release 2)

   Figure 2. Add operation

   

7. Select Save and continue.

Result

The foundation of the operation is created.

What to do next

Next, you must add the read or update entity to the operation. For more information, see Add a read, update, or create entity to a model in ERP Data Hub

You can select the delete icon () on the operation's card to remove any operations you don't need, or to start over.