How To Fix /IWFND/MED_CHECK025 - Target model '&1' doesn't exist for reference '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED_CHECK -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Target model '&1' doesn't exist for reference '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED_CHECK025 - Target model '&1' doesn't exist for reference '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED_CHECK025 Target model '&1' doesn't exist for reference '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified target model for the given reference in the OData service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Model: The target model specified in the OData service is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the OData service or the associated data model.
  Transport Issues: If the OData service was transported from one system to another, the target model may not have been included in the transport.
  Development Issues: The target model might not have been activated or generated properly in the backend.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Target Model Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Verify that the target model exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the entity types and sets are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  If the service is not active, activate it and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the target model, were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  In the Service Builder, you can regenerate the service to ensure that all components are correctly updated.
  Right-click on the project and select "Generate" to regenerate the service.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependencies for the target model are met. This includes checking for any missing data elements or structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring. This can provide more insight into what might be missing or misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: Gateway Client for testing OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service creation and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/MED_CHECK025.