What does the error message "Unable to locate method classpath() for the given arguments [com.android.tools.build:gradle:7.4.2]" mean?

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The error message "Unable to locate method classpath() for the given arguments [com.android.tools.build:gradle:7.4.2]" is typically seen when working with Android Studio and indicates that the build system is unable to find a specific version of the Gradle build tool. In this case, the version being searched for is 7.4.2. This may occur if the Gradle version used in the project is outdated or if the specified version does not exist. This error message suggests that the user should try to update their Gradle version to a compatible one or specify a different version that is available.