The data monitor groups tasks together in order to allow the user-friendly execution of individual consolidation steps at consolidation unit level.

In the example used in the demonstration, the standard data monitor 10000, "world data monitor" is used without integration and without balance carryforward for period 012/1998. It includes the tasks data entry, validation of reported financial data, manual standardizing entries, currency translation, apportionment, and validation of standardized reported financial data.

Data monitor 11000 is used for period 003/1999. In addition to the tasks listed above, it also includes balance carryforward.