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Provide self-service download of Gurobi log files for Optimizer
As a frequent user of Optimizer, I want to be able to download Gurobi logs following an Optimizer run, so that I can analyse potential reasons for errors or changes in runtime. I’ll know this is successful when a button, or link, is available in the status window upon Optimizer completion, and I can use it to download the…
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Give us the ability make Line Item names dynamic similar to display names for numbered lists
I would like to request the ability to use formula-driven display names for Line Items, similar to how display names work for numbered lists. This feature would allow the display names to automatically update based on the model’s current period settings. For example, if I have a line item named "FY25 Budget," it would…
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Opening Capex Code not referencing Closing Capex correctly
Dear Model Builders, Please refer my attachd Opening Capex code which I believe not referring to the previous month's closing capex correctly. Appreciate your help on finding the cause of error and possible solutions. Thanks
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Breaking into the Anaplan ecosystem
Author: Ayesha Zoha, Certified Master Anaplanner and Manager at Cervello. Throughout my career, I've had the chance to connect with individuals from diverse technology and business backgrounds, as well as countless college graduates eager to start their journey in the world of Anaplan. Over the years, I’ve noticed a…
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could someone help me with the formula here 1.5.7.2 Add Formula to SYS13 Line Item
this is what is required
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Summary Calculation for Hidden amounts (DCA)
Anaplanners, I have got a question: I have a module with the following setup:Dimensions: Scenarios, Category, Time (Month)Line Items: Operational Metrics (e.g., Maintenance Costs, Revenue Earned, etc.) Another Module: Controls whether specific months (e.g., April, May) should be marked as "Inactive". When months are marked…
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Data integration and scalability: A framework for model assessment and optimization
Author: Avnish Goel is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Founder at ScriptStory. Recently, I led a model assessment initiative to identify suboptimal design elements in the data architecture for a leading investment banking firm. The project involved analyzing source systems and Anaplan models, leveraging both Anaplan best…
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Dependant dropdown in Polaris
Have you encountered the problem during building that the Dependent dropdown does not work in Polaris the way it does in Classis? I somehow see the Dependent dropdown Check greyed out for the lists I want it on. Am I missing anything here?
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Syncing Alternate Hierarchies on a Board
Hi, I am currently working for a model in which we have two different hierarchies, 1 is D1→D5 and other is P1→P5 where D1→D4 and P1→P4 are the same, and D5 and P5 are different. Now I am using two grids on a same Page, 1 having P1 hierarchy and the other having D1 hierarchy, because of this I am seeing to different Page…
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Flexible time options - for instance on weekly time horizons
Many countries' business planners think in calendar week numbers, and there are a few different week numbering systems used globally. Customers request that Anaplan enhance the platform's native Time options flexibility to add more possibilities: To define weekly time horizons start/ end, Naming the periods, Options on…
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Anaplan file export using Anaplan connect and process
Hi, I am trying to build regular export action / process and using in Anaplan connect to automate it . But when I create process / action with everyone access and run in Model it works . Bute when the same process I call through the Anaplan connect it gives me error "File not found in workspace or model". pls help me to…
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Renaming the line item - Best Practices
Hello all, I need to rename a line item in a large model, I am wondering what are the best practices to do this? What should I consider before renaming to avoid destroying the model? Thank you in advance for your help!
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Renaming a Line Item: Don't Break Import Actions
When a solution uses a line item as a source within an import action, whether model-to-model or external source-to-model, the renaming the line item will break the action. This issue impacts the model builders who need to do a rebuild of the action every time they make a change (if the model builder forgets to rebuild the…
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How to convert month to text?
I am needing to convert month to text as we have a specific nomenclature we use for our company (i.e, if the current month/pay period is May but the pay accrual month is April I am needing to have a text display for May 25 as AprilPayMay25). I've done a lookup table in the past but was hoping for a formula that could do…
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How to ask great questions in the Anaplan Community
Author: Seyma Tas is a Certified Master Anaplanner and product owner at Caliber Collision. A guide to help you get the answers you need The Anaplan Community is an incredible resource to share knowledge and get help. To get the best answers quickly, make sure you ask clear, well-crafted questions. Here are some tips on how…
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how to take average in anaplan ?
difference between average and time sum function ?
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4.6.7
I used the mapping column 3 family code to P2 product family column headers to parent column 1 product code to code I get the error another row has already been processed with this key and invalid name 53 failed
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Multi-layer sort
Would be very useful to have a multi-layer sort (not filter) like in Excel i.e. Sort by column A alphabetically, then by column B, then by C. Acknowledging the workaround to concatenate the desired fields into a text line item and sort by that, but to me a publicised workaround is always a pointer to a needed/desired…
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Include Dimension Index size information in module blue print for Polaris
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: Polaris has a limitation that a line item can not have more than a dimension index of 64. Models can start off with a dimension index…
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March 2025 platform releases and what’s next
Check out the latest Anaplan feature updates and enhancements in our March 2025 official release notes. The information below offers supplemental information to that post. Planning and modeling Calc Effort % in Classic Calculation Effort is now available in Classic, either in Blueprint view or the Line Items section of the…
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Scheduled export of Reports and Pages from Anaplan
Can future development of Anaplan include the capability to schedule delivery of Pages and reports to individuals via email? This would be excellent for providing reporting views to management and would be a great benefit as well as match what is standard capability in packages such as Cognos or Hyperion.
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Add a Data setting for Waterfall Charts to select any line item as a bar go from Zero to Value
Would like to see an additional Chart setting to select a line item as a the last "Total"bar in a waterfall chart that goes from Zero to Value. For example, the EBITDA bar in the below screenshot is going ~6k to ~14k. I should be able to manually select the line item, telling Anaplan to override the bar's y-axis values…
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Option to overwrite line items with Read Access Driver through an Import action.
Hi All, I am in a situation where the users are uploading a data file into Anaplan, that we are then wanting to create a report based on, to highlight some issues, that the end users then should be able to comment on. The problem I am facing is that loading the data file into a module, we want to show the raw data inputs,…
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How to filter a grid using the composite list?
Subsidiary is the composite list here as an example, i want to filter my grids based on the selection at any levels. For E.g If i select RoW then i should be able to see all the data of Germany, Brazil, Australia etc.
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Fixed Line Item vs Column Headers
HI all, I have a transaction list that I am trying to import that covers a teammates hours worked amount and the payment amount. I am trying to import it into a model dementionalized by things like Teammate ID, Location and the type of hours(i.e. Salary, PTO, etc). When I try to run the import using column headers to…
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3.3.12 Activity: Create Product Replenishment UX Page
Hi, I hope someone can assist please. I'm stuck at below task, not sure what have I done wrong in setting-up 'Planning Period Filter' month selection setting to sync against the desired objective of "Select he months you wish to view. Then, click Refresh to apply the Planning Period Filter". Instead of showing data for the…
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anaplan academy tag
Hello, please i want to ask you where can i find my anaplan academy tag? Thanks,
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To show only limited list items in the dropdown while saving a scenario
We have a save scenario button on our UI, when the user clicks on this button, backend process is executed. The backend process runs a set of actions. For the backend process to be triggered, User needs to choose a scenario from the dropdown list so that all actions save against the chosen scenario. While presenting the…
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Announcing: Statement of Direction for Anaplan calculation engines
Anaplan has just launched the new statement of direction for Anaplan Calculation Engines The full statement of direction can be read here. What is a statement of direction A Statement of Direction is a public guidance designed to inform our customers & prospects about our strategic direction at product level. It provides…
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Power Bi service refresh error
Hi All, I am encountering a data source expression error in Power Bi service when scheduling a refresh indicating that a column was not found and with a error message "The exception was raised by the IDbCommand interface" . I have verified my data source, and everything appears to be in order. Additionally, when I refresh…