Impact on changing material group

Hi all,
May I know what is the pre-requisite/note that I need to pay attention if I wish to change the material group for some existing material?
May I know what is the concern/impact if I perform the changes?
Thanks and regards,
JT

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
You mentioned about the main impact will be on reports. Are you referring to those customized reports?
If material A - material group A have 10 quantity, what will happen to the stock quantity when I change to material A - material group B?
Thanks and regards,
JT
Edited by: JT on May 28, 2008 4:21 PM

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