Material Group on structure S124

Hello
I am a beginner using Logistic Information System, I am trying to update the structure S124 trough Transaction OLI1, apparently it updates correctly but, when I go to SE16N to check the info of the structure, I see the field Material Group empty for all the rows, anyone knows how could I update this specific field?
Thank you in advance
Regards

Hi,
Are you trying to create a Service PO? If yes, then kindly check in t-code ML91 whether the material group is defaulted. If yes, remove that and change it during PO creation.
Thanks

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I am not sure how could you solve your concern, I have been to similar situations..and here is my opinion.
The errors what you are getting for:
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Before starting the INitial load for MATERIAL,for filetr settings ,Go in tcode R3AC1.
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Field :MTART
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Low: "Material type name"
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Material Group: Changing a material group will impact on the Purchasing.
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