How To Fix /IWFND/MED173 - XML Transformation error of the external model ID '&1' name '&2'.

/IWFND/MED173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: XML Transformation error of the external model ID '&1' name '&2'.

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/IWFND/MED173 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED173 typically indicates an issue with XML transformation in the context of SAP Gateway services. This error occurs when there is a problem with the external model, which can be due to various reasons such as incorrect configuration, missing metadata, or issues in the service implementation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid External Model ID or Name: The error message indicates that the external model ID or name is not recognized or is incorrectly specified.
  Metadata Issues: There may be issues with the metadata of the OData service, such as missing or incorrect definitions.
  Transformation Errors: Problems in the XML transformation logic, such as incorrect mappings or data types.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be properly activated or registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Model Configuration:
  
  Verify that the external model ID and name are correctly configured in the SAP