How To Fix /IWFND/MED164 - SAP Gateway service '&1' assigned to backend service '&2' with model '&3'

/IWFND/MED164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: SAP Gateway service '&1' assigned to backend service '&2' with model '&3'

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/IWFND/MED164 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED164 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of an OData service in the SAP Gateway. This error message suggests that there is a problem with the assignment of the OData service to the backend service or the model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Service Assignment Issues: The OData service may not be correctly assigned to the backend service. This can happen if the service is not activated or if there are inconsistencies in the service configuration.
  Model Issues: The model associated with the OData service may not be correctly defined or may have errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Backend Connectivity: There may be issues with the connectivity between the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  Service Activation: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the OData service is