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title: Add an OData entity to a model operation
description: Specify the OData entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP \(Enterprise Resource Planning\) model uses for a read, update, or create operation.
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-08-07"
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keywords: [erp, canvas, erp canvas, integration, data hub, zero, copy, connector, sap, odata, entity, model, operation]
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# Add an OData entity to a model operation

Specify the OData entity that a Zero Copy Connector for ERP \(Enterprise Resource Planning\) model uses for a read, update, or create operation.

## Before you begin

The read, update, or create 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://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/erpc-manage-models-read-op.md).

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 \[Omitted image "erpc-data-model-icon.png"\] Alt text: in the side panel.

3.  Select the model to add an operation entity to.

4.  Select the **Manage model** button.

5.  Select an operation.

6.  Select **Select entity**.

    \[Omitted image "erpc-manage-entities-manager-ys22.png"\] Alt text: Add operation entities on the manage models tab.

7.  In **Select type**, select **OData**.

8.  In **Select service**, specify the OData service to use.

    If you don't see the service you need, add the service by selecting **+ Add service manually**. For more information, see [Add an OData service manually in Zero Copy Connector for ERP](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/erp-integration-framework/erp-add-a-service-manually.md).

9.  Wait for the **OData Endpoints** field to load, and then in **Select the endpoints**, specify an endpoint.

    \[Omitted image "erp-add-odata-entity-to-model1.png"\] Alt text: Select the type of entity, the OData service, and an OData endpoint.

10. Select **Add entity**.

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

    \[Omitted image "erp-add-odata-entity-to-model2.png"\] Alt text: Manage model tab with entity card showing retrieval date and time.