Unable to create a build configuration in VS Code using nRF Connect Extension

[LPauly]

Hi, 

I followed the instructions listed in Installing the nRF Connect SDK (nordicsemi.com). Then I followed the steps in How to create and build an application (nordicsemi.com) but I keep getting the error shown in the attachment when trying to build the application. I am stuck at the 'Add Build Configuration' step with the error attached. ("Could NOT find Python3"). Could someone please help me figure out what I am missing?

When I hit 'Build Configuration' the nRFConnect Terminal just sits there spinning with no output or error. Then, I tried to use 'west build' command and that's when I see the error attached. 

Using toolchain v2.7.0

SDK v2.7.0

[GokulPrasanth]

Instead of west build on terminal, can you try using the manual build options in VS code?

[LPauly]

Could you give me more guidance on how to do this? Just attempting to 'Generate Configuration' gives the same error but that also uses 'west'.