Message type: E = Error
Message class:  ATO_CUSTOMER - ATO Messages for the End User 
Message number: 177
Message text: Collection &1 dependent on &2 items in &3 collection.
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The SAP error message ATO_CUSTOMER177 typically relates to the Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) in SAP, particularly when dealing with configurable products and their dependencies. This error indicates that there is a collection of items that are dependent on each other, and the system is unable to process them correctly due to the way they are configured.
Cause: The error message "Collection &1 dependent on &2 items in &3 collection" suggests that: There is a collection (e.g., a set of configurable options or components) that has dependencies on other items. The system is unable to resolve these dependencies, possibly due to missing configurations, incorrect settings, or circular dependencies.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration of the product in question. Ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no circular dependencies. Review Dependencies: Analyze the dependencies between the items in the collection. Make sure that all required items
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