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# IDoc

# Creating and changing SAP business entities with IDoc in Zero Copy Connector for ERP {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated October 7, 2026  
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Use IDoc in Zero Copy Connector for ERP to create or change SAP business entities that support no other method, and monitor IDoc status as outbound messages are processed asynchronously.
SAP still has some business entities that can only be created or changed using IDoc. In Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), you can add IDoc entities to model operations and configure outbound messages. Monitor the asynchronous processing to obtain information about IDoc status
and the business entity created or updated.  
Note:  
IDoc supports only create and update operations, not read operations.

For details about IDoc, see the [SAP support website IDoc information](https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/df959412681b4619a38f03ff90207e6b/577aa1b66d6d1014b3fc9283b0e91070.html).

You must have the sn_erp_integration.erp_admin role to create and edit models.  
Complete the following steps to work with IDoc entities in Zero Copy Connector for ERP:

1. Manage partner profiles. For more information, see [View Zero Copy Connector for ERP partner profile information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ojtnVVYUuW7Zqr4NvMFssg "In Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), view partner profile information including number and type.").
2. Explore the API for interacting with Zero Copy Connector for ERP models. For detailed information and examples for using the API, see .
3. Add an IDoc entity to a model. For more information, see [Add an IDoc entity to a model operation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/eBDrj~zHTSxOwziv1eE2zQ "Specify the IDoc entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) model uses for an update or create operation.").
4. Create an outbound message. For more information, see [Create an IDoc outbound message configuration in Zero Copy Connector for ERP](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RB4kkD3kQRhR_IUGt~ke0A "Use IDoc outbound message configurations to create and change certain SAP business entities in Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).").
5. Manage IDoc outbound messages. For more information, see [View and troubleshoot IDoc messages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/46bsTkZcGlbzWfHoSspscg "When working with SAP business entities that can only be created or changed using IDoc, view outbound messages for details and troubleshooting information in Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).").
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Note:  
The Zero Copy Connector for ERP Monitor includes IDoc information on the asynchronous tabs. For more information about the Monitor, see [Monitor Zero Copy Connector for ERP logged extraction and remote lookup transactions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XsqUrm7jIMAwspq4yh1SPA "Use the monitoring feature to track the progress of each ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) transaction and view logged errors.").