Why Multi-ERP Groups Struggle With Reporting (And How to Fix It)

Multi-ERP groups often struggle with reporting because data structures, exports and currencies differ across systems. Excel becomes slow and error-prone, while automation delivers a unified data model, real-time reporting and consistent consolidation. Sumledger solves the complexity by connecting all ERPs, standardising the chart of accounts and still giving full Excel flexibility through Sumledger EXL.

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As groups grow, acquire new companies or operate across several countries, many end up with multiple ERP systems. Tripletex here, PowerOffice Go there, Business Central somewhere else — and suddenly group reporting becomes a monthly puzzle of exports, mappings and spreadsheets.

Here’s why multi-ERP reporting is so difficult, and how modern platforms solve it.

The Core Problem: ERPs Don’t Speak the Same Language

ERPs are designed for single companies, not groups.
This leads to:

Different charts of accounts
Every company structures data differently.

Inconsistent exports
One system gives CSV, another Excel, another API-only.

Currency and ownership complexity
Different rules and manual adjustments create inconsistencies.

No real-time overview
Excel extracts become outdated the moment they’re exported.

Why Excel Alone Can’t Scale

Excel is great for analysis, but not for consolidation across:

• Multiple ERPs
• Multiple companies
• Multiple currencies
• Multiple owners

It results in version chaos, manual work and dependency on one or two “Excel experts.”

The Fix: A Unified Data Layer

Modern tools like Sumledger connect all ERP systems into one harmonized model.
This gives finance teams:

Automatic data aggregation from Tripletex, Fortnox, PowerOffice Go, Business Central, Business NXT and more
Standardized chart of accounts
Real-time dashboards and drill-down
Automated consolidation and eliminations
Consistent currency handling

Everything updates automatically overnight.

And You Still Get Excel Flexibility

With Sumledger EXL, you can pull every transaction into Excel whenever you want — without CSV juggling or outdated extracts.

You get:

• Automation where it matters
• Excel where you need it

The best of both.

When You Know It’s Time to Switch

You’re ready when:

• Reporting takes too long
• You have multiple ERPs
• Manual imports are increasing
• Accuracy depends on one person
• The group is expanding

If your structure is growing, your reporting needs to grow with it.

Conclusion

Multi-ERP reporting is messy because the systems were never built to work together. Sumledger brings them into one unified model, automates the consolidation and still gives full Excel freedom.

It’s the fastest way to move from manual reporting to real-time insight — without changing how your team likes to work.

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Start using Sumledger today and simplify your group reporting.