Copy and Archive Model
Team - Currently working on FP&A model and one of the tasks was to copy and archive the model. I was wondering what typical scenarios drive the need for copying and archiving the model on frequent basis. Per my understanding the only need is to have a space limitation.
I will appreciate some practical examples.
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Great question. One that I ask myself a lot, so thank you for bringing this up.
Some ideas:
- Sometimes there are some regulatory requirements. While the data is no longer needed for planning, it might be needed for internal/external auditing.
- As you mentioned, archiving is done to conserve space.
My question is whether there is a limit to how much you can archive. Doesn't appear to be one.
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A couple of things that I have observed with "Copy and Archive" feature in Anaplan:
1. If someone accidentally deletes a model, then you can always recover it from the archived model.
2. If there are some data related issues, where some data was either wrongfully overwritten or deleted, instead of reversing the model to the previous state/process id (which may lead to multiple people having to re-do their work if a ton of activities took place after the deletion/overwriting of the data), you can always used the data from the archived model.
We perform a daily backup by coping and archiving all the models, especially during the month end/period close timeframe.
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In my experience, I haven't seen a limit on how many or how much you can archive. As I mentioned in my previous comment, we archive our Models almost on a daily basis including Data Hub.
However, that being said, one thing to keep in mind is that if your archived model# grows over 5000, then you might run into interface connectivity issues depending on what you are using with regards to integration.
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This is why I love the Community Site. I learn something new every day. Thank you!
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Hi Aashca,
Do you copy and archive all models manually or via some automations?
Thank you!
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Hi Ryan, yes I know. That's why I was wondering how Aashca does it.0
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Transactional APIs should be the way to go but as of today Anaplan Transactional APIs do not support this. Is it on the roadmap @chanaveer_k
Thanks,
Misbah
Miz Logix
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Thank you, AashcaJ!0
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Thank you for sharing information related to Model Archive!
You mentioned that once number of Archived Models goes beyond 5000, there could be interface connectivity issues.
I'm wondering what kind of specific issues a developer might run into?
Will it affect users' workflow on Apps?
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Is this still a roadmap item? If so could someone provide a link? Thank you!
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Hello, I quote the comment above: Is this still a roadmap item? If so could someone provide a link? Thank you!
Joana
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Hi all, the ability to automate copying and archiving models does not appear to be presently available in Anaplan.
This ability has been requested as far back as of October 2019.
I recommend folks "Upvote" the links below.
If a submission gets enough “Upvotes” then Anaplan prioritizes it for consideration on their roadmap.
119 Upvotes Automated backup of models — Anaplan Community89 Upvotes Schedule "Copy & Archive" - Backup Model — Anaplan Community
50 Upvotes Expose Copy and Archive (Model Backups) in API — Anaplan Community
17 Upvotes Automate Model management — Anaplan Community
13 Upvotes Is it possible to use the Anaplan API to copy and archive models? — Anaplan Community
11 Upvotes Cloudworks or Anaplan APIs: Automatic Archival Process — Anaplan Community
7 Upvotes Model Archives : Automation & Tenant administration — Anaplan Community
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