Manage input parameters for a Zero Copy Connector for ERP model operation with a REST entity

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated April 26, 2026
  • 2 minutes to read

    • Specify how fields on the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system map to input parameters and their values to define the inputs for an operation that reads, creates, or updates the system of record using REST.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_erp_integration.erp_admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Zero Copy Connector for ERP > Zero Copy Connector for ERP Home.
    2. Open the ERP model page by selecting the models icon in the side panel.
    3. Select the model with the operation that you want to add inputs to.
    4. Select Manage model.
    5. Open a model operation with a REST entity.
      If you don't have a model operation, add one to the model. For more information, see Add an operation to a model in Zero Copy Connector for ERP.
    6. Check that at least one REST entity is listed.
      If you don't have a REST entity, add one to the operation. For more information, see Add a REST entity to a model operation.
    7. Select Specify inputs.
      There are two sections:
      • In Configuration, set the validation rules and pagination.
      • In Selection, map fields and define the inputs for the operation.

      Manage model page, with specify input tab displayed and configuration/selection options highlighted.

    8. Select Configuration.
    9. Define whether operation inputs are required by expanding the Validation rules section and selecting an option in Query validation rule.
      • All required inputs are mandatory
      • At least one required input is mandatory
      • No validation on inputs
    10. Expand the Pagination section and select an option to configure pagination parameters and control how data is retrieved in batches.
      • Select None (no pagination) to not use any pagination.
      • Select Offset-based to import data in batches based on time intervals.
      • Select Page-based to specify the number of records (limit) that can be fetched at a time.
    11. Select Selection.
    12. Select a listed REST service.
    13. Select Select mandatory fields, add fields, and select OK.
    14. Select Select fields and add fields.

      Available and selected columns.

      After adding fields, you can rearrange their order in the Selected columns list by dragging the field card to a new location.

    15. Select OK.

      Zero Copy Connector for ERP automatically suggests mappings between source fields and mapped fields. This reduces the amount of manual work to do, while still giving you control to edit the mappings as needed. For more information, see Zero Copy Connector for ERP semantic mapping.

      Mapped field names in inputs and outputs are generated automatically, but you can edit the names manually. For more information, see Edit input and output mapped value name in Zero Copy Connector for ERP.

    16. Optional: If needed, add a field.
      1. Select + Add field.

        Field list with add field button highlighted.

      2. In Source field, select a field from the drop-down list.

        Field information is added to Data type, Required, Mapping type, and Mapped field automatically.

        The Data type field contains a variety of types including string, integer, array, and Boolean. For general information, see Workflow Studio input and output data variables.

    17. Select Save.

    What to do next

    Next, check the output parameters for the operation and update as needed. For more information, see Select model output parameters for REST.