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Reconcile Multi-Source Cost Variances
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Reconcile Multi-Source Cost Variances

MediumSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Write a PostgreSQL query that reconciles March 2024 program costs between an ERP source and a plant reporting source. Return only programs where the two sources do not balance, along with both totals, the absolute variance, and a status showing whether the issue is a missing source or a mismatch.

Schema

ColumnTypeDescription
program_id
program_code
platform_name
ColumnTypeDescription
cost_id
program_id
posting_date
cost_type
amount
ColumnTypeDescription
plant_entry_id
program_code
report_month
amount
Tablesgdls_programserp_costsplant_costs
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