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Anaplan XL - "working..." on Formula Reports
In Anaplan XL, using formulas to pull data (Xl3lookup), how do I stop it calculating all the time? I'm often seeing this message of "working…" despite not having changed anything in my workbook to trigger that. Thanks, Tom
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Heatmaps in Spoke Model
In the current Anaplan UX, there is no native heatmap visualization option within pages built on spoke models. Users must rely on conditional formatting in grids, which: Is limited in visual flexibility Is not intuitive for business users Does not scale well across multiple dimensions Requires manual setup in each module…
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Sync connections without pressing sync???
I have a Data Orchestrator data source from Snowflake, and i connected to my data 3 days ago and have transformation view and a link and a workflow that successfully pushes the data to my list in my model. However when it ran overnight the data was identical to that of 3 days ago, and if i go to ADO i see the last data…
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Restore revision Tag
In ALM, revision tags aims to represent a certain version of a Model, it would be convenient to be able to restore them.
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Anaplan XL: About “Use Embedded Workbook Formatting (Preview)” option
We are currently experiencing an issue with the behavior when grid Auto Refresh is disabled. For our use case, it is important that the configured formatting is reflected before any manual refresh is performed. Therefore, we have enabled “Use Embedded Workbook Formatting (Preview)” as a workaround to have the formatting…
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Prevent Dependent Dropdown Disruption
Problem Description: When a dependent line item used to filter a dropdown is deleted or has its format changed , Anaplan's underlying dependency link for the filtered dropdown can become stale. While the UI might show a newly created line item with the same list format as the dependency, the filter itself remains…
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FCR Feature Enhancement Request: Implement validation checks during dimension hierarchy import
Current behavior: Hard validation checks have been implemented when maintaining dimensions manually. If an invalid character is found in a member name, an error message is displayed (see below). Issue: However, the same hard validation checks are not currently supported when importing hierarchies in bulk. As a result,…
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Use App Page or Dashboard Name as Default Export File Name in Anaplan Apps
In as much detail as possible, describe the problem or experience related to your idea. Please provide the context of what you were trying to do and include specific examples or workarounds: When users export data from Anaplan Apps (CSV or Excel), the default file name is derived from the underlying module name or saved…
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NUX Notification about upcoming platform maintenance, or current platform status
I would like to propose an additional notification within New UX about upcoming platform maintenance, releases, or about current platform status (from status.anaplan.com). It could look something like this The purpose is to allow users to see the upcoming outages, or current platform status especially if there is…
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CloudWorks Job Dependency Timing
If I schedule two CloudWorks jobs, one that loads data into Module A from different Model and a second that runs the actions to move that data into Module B from Module A, will the second job wait until the first job finishes before starting, or will it start at its scheduled time even if the first job is still running.
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Talent Builder Job Opportunities - Scotiabank
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Position Title: Manager, Anaplan COE (FP&A Transformation)-2 Year Contract The Manager, Anaplan COE will be a key member of our Center of Excellence (COE) in the FP&A Transformation team, responsible for building,…
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Add Confirmation & Audit Logging for Critical SSO Workspace Removal Actions
While managing workspaces in the Single Sign-On (SSO) settings, it was discovered that clicking the "minus" sign next to a workspace immediately removes it from the SSO configuration. This action can be easily mistaken for an expansion feature and currently happens without any confirmation popup or warning. Such a critical…
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Session Timeout Warning
When the token request is near expiry, the user currently has no awareness of the impending disruptive page refresh. If there were to be a way of sending a notice to the user, preferably on the current page they are operating in, then they would be able to take recommended action to prompt recognition of activity in the…
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FCR: How to Delete Custom Dimensions from Default Consolidation Model
Currently in FCR, I am attempting to delete a custom dimension that was added to a default consolidation model. I have the appropriate permissions enabled and am able to delete dimensions from other consolidation models that I have created. However, for the default consolidation model, the trash icon is disabled (grayed…
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Formula Calculatin Time
I have a MAPS formula calculation time of 8,929,021ms - which I think is around 149minutes ( dived by 1000 to give seconds, divided agian by 60 to give minutes. Is this correct? If it is correct - how does Anaplan deal with such a long calculation time? Thanks in advance for your help.
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LEVEL-2, SPRINT-3, 3.4.4 Activity: Create Stock Exceptions Review UX Page
In the above activity mentioned above my numbers seems to be off compared to the training material. I have attached the required screenshots. Any help would be appreciated!
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How I Built It: Chess in Anaplan
Author: Waleed Hakim is a Sr. Anaplan consultant. Hi everyone! I’m Waleed — a Senior Consultant working with enterprise clients to transform their planning processes through Anaplan. I've been in the Anaplan ecosystem for just under four years now, and while most of my time is spent solving complex business problems, I’ve…
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Export feature in Tenant Administration.
In as much detail as possible, describe the problem or experience related to your idea. Please provide the context of what you were trying to do and include specific examples or workarounds: I need a feature to export the user's last login details, workspace they have access to, models they have access to How often is this…
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Anaplan Optimizer log API
According to March 2025 platform release, workspace administrators can download optimizer logs via API for root cause analysis of optimization errors. Which API are we using for downloading results? Is there a guide or an article that explains this process?
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Unavailability of Native Weighted Average(SUMPRODUCT) summary method in Anaplan like- Sum, Ratio etc
In as much detail as https://us.v-cdn.net/6037036/uploads/NLGXLGZX89CB/anaplan-weighted-average-summaries-problem-statement.docx Description: - Weighted averages are heavily used in cost sheet KPIs (e.g., Cost Rs/T, SPC Kg/T, Rate Rs/T) across tracks in TSL. The current workaround is a numerator/denominator + RATIO and…
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Best practice for validating mandatory fields during UX Page imports?
Hi ALL, Users imports a CSV file with details Product ID, Product Name, Status etc. via an Action on UX page, Here the Product ID is a mandatory field. Is there a way to prevent the import from running if the "Product ID" column is blank?
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Total positions for nested dimensions
Please add option to change Total positions order on rows/columns when nested dimensions are applied. Currently it can only be applied towards single dimension. When adding at lease two dimension, order becomes "Before" by default and the following error is returned when trying: "Cannot group totals on a nested axisSetting…
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ADO - On Premise MSSQL Server Connector
I’m trying to understand how Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO) connects to an on-premises SQL Server. In Anapedia, I found this: An MSSQL instance hosted on a cloud platform, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or any other cloud provider. The solution is compatible with on-premises SQL…
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A reading list to broaden your abilities beyond Anaplan technical skills
Author: Tristan Colgate is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Managing Director at Fidenda. It’s early January and, after a well-needed break over the holiday season, many of us will be returning to work with renewed energy and a desire to level-up our careers over the coming year. I hope this article gives some ideas for…
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Forecaster and related data
Background Customers are frequently wondering what can be used as related data. When thinking about related data, we can think about different types of “internal” time dependent inputs: Historical and future promotions Stockouts Price fluctuations Holidays and special events Actual data may be different dependent on a…
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RTO and RPO details required
For auditing purpose I need RTO and RPO details. Could you please share the details and also along with the source URL.
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External links as option for clickable Images
I've had a handful of requests to give end users an clickable external link where they can go to submit help desk tickets, contact their company support systems (things like JIRA, Sharepoint sites etc.). What I've found is Image cards only allow for linking other Anaplan App Pages, but not external links. (Please correct…
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SSO Inheriting e-mail from browser
In as much detail as possible, describe the problem or experience related to your idea. Please provide the context of what you were trying to do and include specific examples or workarounds: How often is this impacting your users? Every single user must fulfill their email address to complete logon to Anaplan, comparing…
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level 1 activity 9.2.5 dimension error
Hello again I am trying to import a formula in Unit Price % in the REV05 Price Growth Rates Staging module. However, I get this error message : Level mismatch on common dimension I checked multiple times the dimension of all the modules and everything seems fine to me. And my line items are all set to list format. Could…
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Add YTD and YTG to Polaris engine
Hello, It would be a significant advantage to have YTD and YTG calendar items in Polaris. Regardless of the calculation density, these are essential for our reporting requirements—whether supported natively or through a workaround. Thanks in advance.