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# Add OData service manually

# Add an OData service manually in Zero Copy Connector for ERP {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

When adding an entity to a model using OData, if the service you need isn't listed, add the service manually in Zero Copy Connector for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_erp_integration.erp_admin

You can connect to an ERP system based on a metadata URL or an uploaded metadata file (xml). The file option enables you to, for example, access data from SuccessFactors. For more information, see [Obtain data from SAP SuccessFactors using OData v2 APIs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Uw_FHi~YVTFlsIzPzxJ~QQ "Access talent management data from SAP SuccessFactors using OData V2 APIs.").  
Before you can add a service manually, you must do the following:

* Confirm that you have an SAP system that has been enabled to make an OData connection.
* Enable the sn_erp_integration.enableModelModification property. For more information, see [Install Zero Copy Connector for ERP](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/To1cb1h1bTOD6X~vB4EK6A "Install Zero Copy Connector for ERP from the ServiceNow Store, so that you can connect to SAP and other ERP systems and start building models on the ServiceNow AI Platform.").
* Create a connection and credential alias, specifying HTTP as the Connection type. For more information, see [Create a Connection \& Credential alias](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=connection-alias&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US).
* Create an HTTP connection for the service. Add the connection alias that you created and the connection URL.
* Create a system that uses the HTTP connection. For more information, see [Create an ERP system in Zero Copy Connector for ERP](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/avoGEfFzfbU1p95ncmCFQg "Configure an ERP system in Zero Copy Connector for ERP to register your ERP connection, so that models and tables can use it as a data source."). On the system record, confirm that the heartbeats are successful and the retrieval status is complete. If any have failed, select Restart data retrieval.
* If you're going to connect using a URL, copy the metadata URL from the ERP system to which you're linking. Use the relative URL containing only the path following the domain, for example, v2/northwind/northwind.svc/$metadata.
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllZero Copy Connector for ERPZero Copy Connector for ERP Home.
2. Open the model page by selecting the models icon ![]() in the side panel.
3. Select the model to which you want to add an operation entity.
4. Check that the correct system is selected in ERP system.
5. Select the Manage model button.
6. Select an operation.  
   If you don't have an operation, 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 (Enterprise Resource Planning) 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.").
7. Select Select entity on the Manage entities tab.
8. In Select type, select OData.
9. Select + Add service manually.  
10. If you're using a metadata URL, follow these substeps (if you're uploading a metadata file, go to the next step).
    1. Select Use metadata URL.  
       The Connection URL is added automatically based on the ERP system specified for the model. If no URL is listed or the listed URL is incorrect, edit the ERP system field on the model
       record.
    2. Paste in the Metadata URL and click outside of the field.
    3. Check that a Service base URL is filled in automatically and a Service name is created automatically.  
       Note:  
       If a Service name is not created, you have two options:
       * Provide a different Metadata URL.
       * In the All menu, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sn_erp_integration_odata_service_catalog.list</kbd> and delete the previous entry of service from the table.
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11. If you're uploading a metadata file, follow these substeps.
    1. Select Upload metadata file.
    2. Select Attach File.
    3. Select an xml file and then select Open.
    4. Enter a Service base URL.
    5. Check that a Service name based on the URL you entered is added automatically.  
       You can download, edit, or delete the xml file by selecting an icon.

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12. When you're finished, select Add service.  
    A background job named Additional Service Handler runs.  
    Note:  
    If there's an issue, an error message appears. Select Flow context for more information. You can also view execution details in Workflow Studio.

    The service is added to the entity record.
13. In Select the endpoints, search for and select an endpoint.
14. When you're finished, select Add entity.

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