Auto Number

DeveloperCYT

Hi,

I have a list of numbers, they are used for unique product codes. 

As you can see the last number we used was 201028.

 

When a user enters a product in another module, it looks up the BVFSKUID from this list using the BVFSKU column, If there is no matching record, we need to create a new line in this list, with the BVFSKU Description they have, and a new BVFSKUID using the next number (201029) automatically.

 

How do i find the next (maximum) number in this list, so i can increase by 1 and use????

 

thanks

DavidSmith

1 Create a module (if not already) by the list

2. Add two line items

- Code = CODE(ITEM(listname))

- Code Value = VALUE(Code)

3. Set the summary option for Code Value to MAX

4. you can then refer to this in your creation module

 

I hope that helps

David

DavidSmith

@DeveloperCYT  

In any module that doesn't contain the numbered list, you can just point the line item to the number code and it will return the MAX value

Get well soon!!

 

@kavinkumar We should avoid using TEXTLIST whenever possible due to the memory overhead

 - Planual rule 2.02-11

 

In this case the Top level item will be much more efficient than TEXTLIST

 

David

 

DeveloperCYT

Hi David,

Hi, I had tried that but i now have a module with a number...

I still don't know how i can reference it?

 

What am i missing, something simple no doubt

DavidSmith

Look at the bottom (Top level item) and if the summary method is set to Max, you will see the last/maximum number created

David

DeveloperCYT

How do i look at the bottom (top level item)?

DavidSmith

Scroll down?!

 

If you can't see it, have you got a filter or "select levels" turned on

 

As it's a top level, you can point another line item that is not dimensioned by the list and it will return the value.

 

You may want to hold this in a separate module; but it will depend on the logic for you building the numbered list

 

David

DeveloperCYT

That is the bottom. 

I have no filters on.

No levels selected, it is pure brand new module.

The summary is set to MAX

DavidSmith

In the configure tab for the list, set a top level item, then you will have the MAX at the bottom

David

DeveloperCYT

Aha, i have a maximum now..

Sorry, i am quite poorly and brain is on 25%....

How do i now refer to that in my creation module?

 

thanks for this, its so simple but so is breathing usually    🙂

 

Much thanks again, it really is appreciated

kavinkumar

HI @DeveloperCYT,

Try this, You don't need to set up any top level items.

Create a module with this list as dimension and create line items and put the formula as per SS.

 Now you can refer the 'Max' line item to proceed further.

Sample:

 As 4 is my latest entry, I have to capture '4' in a non-dimensional line item.

 

 I hope your problem is resolved. Let me know if you have any concerns.

Regards,
Kavin.

 

kavinkumar

Oh thats good to know. Thanks!! 

I thought in this case they purposely didn't add the top level item .

DeveloperCYT

Thank you David for your quick response, and solution

Thanks Kavin for an alternative idea, but i am using the 'efficient' one

 

Have a good day both, as ever the help is greatly appreciated.

DavidSmith

@kavinkumar 

If you haven't already, take a look here

 

https://community.anaplan.com/t5/Best-Practices/The-Planual/ta-p/49773

 

We've put all of the "rules" here with some explanations of thew "why".

 

We are going to add more of the "explanations" for the next version

 

David