When to use Lookup & Sum function

Hi all,

Could you please explain when to use Lookup or SUM function, I remember there was a lesson in MB Level 1 course but I am unable to find it.

I will really appreciate if someone can provide a link to the lesson or explain the difference in term of when to use them.

Accepted answers

Here is a good visual representation of the difference between the functions attached to the post by @MCRIST : SUM vs LOOKUP - Visual Representation - Anaplan Community

I will add you some more links for better understanding below:

On-Demand courses:

Here is a good visual representation of the difference between the functions attached to the post by @MCRIST : SUM vs LOOKUP - Visual Representation - Anaplan Community

I will add you some more links for better understanding below:

On-Demand courses:

Thanks so much @KirillKuznetsov .

This is so helpful.

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