Clone an ERP model in Zero Copy Connector for ERP

Clone a standard ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) model that ships with Zero Copy Connector for ERP. After you clone the model you can make modifications, such as adding new fields or tables.

Before you begin

An admin or a user with the sn_erp_integration.erp_admin role must enable the sn_erp_integration.enableModelModification property for you to edit, customize, and clone ERP models and tables. After enabling the sn_erp_integration.enableModelModification property, Zero Copy Connector for ERP retrieves all tables and BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interface) to use when managing models. The property must be configured for either a non-production or production state. (Enabling the sn_erp_integration.enableModelModification on a production instance can create metadata records when new models and fields are added in Zero Copy Connector for ERP.) System properties are maintained in the System Property table [sys_properties], which you can access by entering sys_properties.list directly in the Navigator Filter.

Note:

You must enable the sn_erp_integration.enableModelModification property on the correct scope.

Role required: sn_erp_integration.erp_admin

About this task

Zero Copy Connector for ERP provides a standard set of models, such as SAP Material Stock and SAP Purchase Document. For a list of standard models, see Standard ERP models and extraction tables for Zero Copy Connector for ERP. For information about building new models, see Create a new ERP model. Use Zero Copy Connector for ERP data products, sets of predefined models and process extensions, as examples to help you implement and deploy applications with less manual work. For more information, see Zero Copy Connector for ERP data products.

Clone ERP models to make customizations so that your changes don't break connections to other ServiceNow AI Platform applications.

Note:

Starting with the Zurich Patch 4 release, you must have permissions to access the model operations to clone a model. For more information, see Set operation-level security on a model.

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > Zero Copy Connector for ERP > Zero Copy Connector for ERP Home.
2. Open the ERP models page by selecting the models icon in the side panel.
3. Select the name of the ERP model that you want to clone.
4. Select Clone.
5. In the Clone this model modal, enter the new ERP model name.

   

   Note:

   The Target application field lists the scope in which the original model was created. The same scope is used for the clone.
6. Select Clone this model.
   The cloned model is created and opens in a new tab.
7. Optional: Change information about the cloned model on the Details tab, such as updating the name.
   Warning:

   Changing the ERP system connected to the ERP model affects the available remote tables and extraction tables. If you change the ERP system, you must confirm the change on a warning modal.

   For a description of the field values, see Zero Copy Connector for ERP clone model field descriptions.

What to do next

Next, manage the model to specify additional criteria, such as the tables it reads and joins. You can also define create, read, and update operations, and input/output parameters. For more information, see Managing how models read and update the ERP system.