Explain the difference between GL impacting and non-GL impacting custom segments

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****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ****** The difference between GL impacting and non-GL impacting custom segments in NetSuite lies in their effect on financial reports. A GL impacting custom segment automatically locks the data by managing the accounting period. This means that any changes made to the data will be reflected in your General Ledger, affecting your financial reports. They also appear in the "Column" option of financial statements, allowing for easier comparative reporting. On the other hand, a non-GL impacting custom segment does not affect your General Ledger or financial reports. It is typically used for categorization or tracking purposes, without having any impact on your financial data. It's important to note that custom fields cannot be made GL impacting. If you need a GL impacting attribute, you would need to create a custom segment.