I’m facing an issue with a model-to-model import where data is getting populated across many target intersections even though the source does not have values there. Source module setup: * Dimensions:* List A, List B (numbered lists) * Time * Versions * 2 additional lists * In the saved view used for import:* Rows: List A, List B, Time * Columns: One data line item ( “Quantity”) + Codes of Both Lists A,B * Pages: Version (fixed to a single version) * The 2 additional lists are filtered to a single item Target module setup: Dimensions: * List A & List B * Time * Versions * We don't need 2additional lists in target model After running the import, the data lands not only in the correct intersections but also gets populated across all cells in the target. Are there any other common causes that could lead to data spreading across all list items in this type of import? Appreciate your guidance and help!

This usually happens when Anaplan can’t uniquely identify the target intersection during the import. I would double-check the following: * Is either list mapped by name instead of code? (Codes must match exactly across models.) * Is any dimension left unmapped in the import? If a list isn’t mapped, Anaplan may spread values across all items. * Version mapping - even if the source view is fixed to one version, confirm the target version is explicitly mapped. Also, even though the two additional lists are filtered to a single item, they still exist dimensionally in the source module. I’d recommend verifying that the mapping is fully constrained - or creating a staging/export module with only the target dimensions to avoid implicit aggregation or data spreading.

Data Spreading Across All Items After Model-to-Model Import

Isha

I’m facing an issue with a model-to-model import where data is getting populated across many target intersections even though the source does not have values there.

Source module setup:

Dimensions:
- List A, List B (numbered lists)
- Time
- Versions
- 2 additional lists
In the saved view used for import:
- Rows: List A, List B, Time
- Columns: One data line item ( “Quantity”) + Codes of Both Lists A,B
- Pages: Version (fixed to a single version)
- The 2 additional lists are filtered to a single item

Target module setup:
Dimensions:

List A & List B
Time
Versions
We don't need 2additional lists in target model

After running the import, the data lands not only in the correct intersections but also gets populated across all cells in the target. Are there any other common causes that could lead to data spreading across all list items in this type of import?

Appreciate your guidance and help!

Accepted answers

samikshajain617

This usually happens when Anaplan can’t uniquely identify the target intersection during the import. I would double-check the following:

Is either list mapped by name instead of code? (Codes must match exactly across models.)
Is any dimension left unmapped in the import? If a list isn’t mapped, Anaplan may spread values across all items.
Version mapping - even if the source view is fixed to one version, confirm the target version is explicitly mapped.

Also, even though the two additional lists are filtered to a single item, they still exist dimensionally in the source module. I’d recommend verifying that the mapping is fully constrained - or creating a staging/export module with only the target dimensions to avoid implicit aggregation or data spreading.

Isha

Hi @samikshajain617,

Thank you so much for the detailed reply!

I confirmed that all list mappings are done by code, and the Version is explicitly mapped correctly in the target module. I also removed the two additional lists from the staging view, but I’m still seeing the same values spreading across all intersections when I run the import action.

Is there any other possible reason this could happen?
Would completely deleting and recreating the staging module and the import action help resolve this?

devrathahuja

Hi @Isha ,
Have you manually cleared the target module once & tried the import? Sometimes there are residual values remaining from a past import.

Can you also add screenshots of your import action mappings & both the source/target module?

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samikshajain617

This usually happens when Anaplan can’t uniquely identify the target intersection during the import. I would double-check the following:

Is either list mapped by name instead of code? (Codes must match exactly across models.)
Is any dimension left unmapped in the import? If a list isn’t mapped, Anaplan may spread values across all items.
Version mapping - even if the source view is fixed to one version, confirm the target version is explicitly mapped.

Isha

Hi @samikshajain617,

Thank you so much for the detailed reply!

Is there any other possible reason this could happen?
Would completely deleting and recreating the staging module and the import action help resolve this?

devrathahuja

Isha

Hi @devrathahuja,

Thank you for the response!

I cleared all the data from the target model and realized what the issue is. After clearing all items from each mapping tab and trying again, it worked.

Thanks again for the guidance.

samikshajain617

hi @Isha , sorry getting back to this post today, i am glad it worked out!

Isha

Hi @devrathahuja/ @samikshajain617,

As shown in the screenshot:

Columns are Locations and D2 Roles.
Each Location is mapped to a Final Region Set (e.g., Toronto).
The module is dimensioned by Locations and D2 Roles.

I want to export this mapping to another model, but in the target module, I don’t need the D2 Roles dimension.

When I try to use ISFIRSTOCCURRENCE(Final Region Set, Location) it considers all D2 Roles, so the line item is marked for every role. In my target model, I want only one mapping per Location, ignoring D2 Roles.

Notes:
Each D2 Role is mapped to the same Final Region Set, so ideally any Location mapped to a region should count as one occurrence. I cannot hardcode a single D2 Role, because users may map the same Location with different D2 Roles in the future.

Any guidance on how to set this up correctly to get the first occurrence per Location while ignoring D2 Roles?

Isha

Hi,

As shown in the screenshot:
Columns are Locations and D2 Roles.
Each Location is mapped to a Final Region Set (e.g., Toronto).
The module is dimensioned by Locations and D2 Roles.

I want to export this mapping to another model, but in the target module, I don’t need the D2 Roles dimension.
When I try to use ISFIRSTOCCURRENCE(Final Region Set, Location), it considers all D2 Roles, so the line item is marked for every role. In my target model, I want only one mapping per Location, ignoring D2 Roles.

Notes:
Each D2 Role is mapped to the same Final Region Set, so ideally any Location mapped to a region should count as one occurrence. I cannot hardcode a single D2 Role, because users may map the same Location with different D2 Roles in the future.

Any guidance on how to set this up correctly to get the first occurrence per Location while ignoring D2 Roles would be appreciated.

Isha

Hi ALL,

As shown in the screenshot:

Columns are Locations and D2 Roles.
Each Location is mapped to a Final Region Set (e.g., Toronto).
The module is dimensioned by Locations and D2 Roles.

I would like to export this mapping to another model, but in the target module, I don’t need the D2 Roles dimension. When I try to use ISFIRSTOCCURRENCE(Final Region Set, Location), it considers all D2 Roles, so the line item is marked for every role. In my target model, I want only one mapping per Location, ignoring D2 Roles.

Any guidance on how to set this up correctly to get the first occurrence per Location while ignoring D2 Roles?

devrathahuja

@Isha - Hi, replied to you on the other thread :)

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