How To Fix /IWFND/MED002 - No external model found for '&1' type '&2' with external name '&3'

/IWFND/MED002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No external model found for '&1' type '&2' with external name '&3'

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/IWFND/MED002 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED002 No external model found for '&1' type '&2' with external name '&3' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the OData service configuration or the external model definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Model: The error indicates that the system is unable to find an external model that corresponds to the specified type and external name. This could be due to the model not being defined or registered correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OData service might not be configured properly, leading to the system being unable to resolve the external model.
  Transport Issues: If the external model was recently transported from another system, it might not have been activated or might be missing in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: There could be a mismatch in the namespace or naming conventions used in the external model definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Model Definition: Verify that