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Every ERP system sits on a relational database. SAP uses HANA. Oracle ERP Cloud runs on Oracle DB. NetSuite uses Oracle. Microsoft Dynamics uses SQL Server. Odoo uses PostgreSQL.
The data you need for custom reports, audits, and analysis is already in those tables. The problem? ERP vendors charge thousands for custom reporting modules, and your IT team has a 3-week backlog.
Here are the SQL queries that unlock your ERP data directly.
Understanding ERP Database Architecture
Most ERP systems organize data into functional modules:
Module | Key Tables | Common Queries |
|---|---|---|
Finance/GL | gl_journal_entries, accounts, fiscal_periods | Trial balance, P&L, aging reports |
Accounts Payable | ap_invoices, ap_payments, vendors | Outstanding invoices, vendor spend |
Accounts Receivable | ar_invoices, ar_receipts, customers | Aging analysis, collection priority |
Inventory | items, item_transactions, warehouses | Stock levels, reorder alerts, valuation |
Sales | sales_orders, order_lines, customers | Revenue by region, top products |
HR/Payroll | employees, payroll_runs, departments | Headcount, salary analysis, turnover |
Finance Queries
1. Trial Balance Report
Ask: "Show me the trial balance for this fiscal year"
2. Accounts Payable Aging
Ask: "Which invoices are overdue and by how much?"
3. Monthly Revenue vs Budget
Inventory Queries
4. Low Stock Alert
5. Inventory Valuation by Category
Sales & Customer Queries
6. Top Customers by Revenue
7. Sales by Region and Quarter
HR & Payroll Queries
8. Department Headcount and Salary Summary
Why ERP Reporting Shouldn't Cost Extra
Most ERP vendors charge $5,000-$50,000 for custom reporting modules. But the data is already in your database. You just need the right query.
AI2SQL generates these queries from plain English. Tell it what you need:
"Show me all overdue invoices grouped by vendor"
"What's our inventory value by warehouse?"
"Compare Q1 revenue to Q1 last year by region"
No need to learn your ERP's specific table structure. No need to wait for IT. No need to buy expensive BI add-ons.
Start querying your ERP data today at ai2sql.io.


