The new general ledger represents a major change for the two components Finance and Controlling. There is an option to introduce the new general ledger already in ECC or only when switching to S/4HANA, where it is then mandatory. The new general ledger counteracts the fragmentation of accounting in previous versions and paves the way for a uniform approach to finance with integration, transparency and automated processes. This also has a positive effect on the increasingly complex reporting requirements and enables comprehensive reporting on three levels: Legal, management and segment reporting.