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# Add IDoc entity to model operation

# Add an IDoc entity to a model operation {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 7, 2026  
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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://www.servicenow.com/docs/stjmTILz2ab~MX6lZ8AMIQ "Add an operation to an ERP model in Zero Copy Connector for ERP to define how the model retrieves data, writes data, or creates a new instance of the business object.").

Role required: sn_erp_integration.erp_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllZero Copy Connector for ERPZero Copy Connector for ERP Home.
2. Open the ERP model page by selecting the models icon ![]() 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://www.servicenow.com/docs/ewsOSalRn6s3bmM7r5LZdg "Add a model in Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) to create a dataset containing tables from the ERP system to read and send updates to the ERP system.").
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, <kbd class="ph userinput">ORDERS</kbd>.
9. Select the basic type or extension, for example, ORDERS05.
10. Select Add entity.  

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

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## 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 .

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