Importing and Exporting Data

Does file ID change if I update the import source for an action?
Hi all, We are testing bulk API's data import, on which I had 2 queries. Suppose I create an action in Anaplan for a file and then data in loaded using bulk API's, but later I went to manage import data sources and updated the import source of that action with a new file. Will this change the file ID of the file which is…
Building Imports quicker/Implement import button in Imports tab
Hello, We had a need to trace the data flows into a number of modules and line items. In the case where there is a formula relationship, it does not present difficulties, but not in case of imports creation. We do have access to information from the Imports tab, from the Actions section. But it is only helpfull when you…
Transactionnal API - Direct Query with JSON Line / Parsing ?!?
Hello, I am looking currently at the Transactionnal API. I see great usage associated to Transactionnal API reading function for direct reporting through third party tool (ex : POWERBI), which offer more thank BULK API. This call help you to direct query a view : Currently, the documentation show a limitation of cells able…
Import Sources
Hello Anaplan community, There are several notions related to import sources that I have trouble comprehending. These are : Source Labels, Source object, Source model (in Actions) and Source models. I can not understand what each term means, what is the difference between them, how should I manage the import sources in ALM…
Share your experiences: Preparing Data for Anaplan
The Anaplan User Experience Research team is looking to speak with users who are involved in the data preparation process: determining what data is required, getting data correctly formatted, ingesting data to Anaplan, etc. We invite you to join us for a 60-minute, remote research interview during which you will be asked…
Anaplan SAP Integration
Hi Community, we want to integrate SAP and Anaplan, but client has asked not to use any files for integration, so is it possible to load the data from SAP to Anaplan with API in json format? and how to map the fields. Please suggest
Possibility to put a process into a process
Right now we have a large integration process with ~240 actions importing data from 8 different models into our Data Hub. As you might imagine, it's difficult to determine the right order of actions with the current interface. I would like to have 8 sub-processes (e.g. 1 per model) to have a better overview of the content.…
Exports into .txt file
Hello, I have a module dimensioned by fake time and need to export it into a .txt file. Because of business processes, I need fake time and the line items in columns unested. Is there a way for Anaplan to accomplish this? Thanks.
'Used in Dashboards' and 'Used in Action/Import' for SAVED VIEWS
When performing model clean-up's OR revising actions / New UX dashboards, it would REALLY helpful to have a view within the model settings area to review the full list of SAVED views along with the following key information; * 'Used in Dashboards' * 'Used in Actions/Processes' * 'Used in New UX Dashboards'
Share your Experiences of Data Preparation Processes in Anaplan
The Anaplan User Experience Research team is looking to speak with users who are involved in the data preparation process: determining what data is required, getting data correctly formatted, ingesting data to Anaplan, etc. We invite you to join us for a 60-minute, remote research interview during which you will be asked…
Selective Access and Tabular Multiple Column Exports
I have defined an export using the Tabular Multiple Column layout, filtering using a Boolean from a separate module. The module being exported uses a list with Selective Access. When I try to limit my access and run the export, to test how an end user would interact with the export, the model exports rows for ALL members…
Export line item codes
Description of the enhancement: To be able to export the line item codes instead of only the line item name. Description of business use: I have a financial statement report module where I have accounts as line items. This is because some of the accounts are calculated. We have a need to export this module with account…
Anaplan API 2.0 Python Library Certificate Error
Hi, We are trying to change from basic authentication to using a certificate. I am using the Anaplan API 2.0 Python Library. When running AnaplanConnection function I am getting the following error that I traced to the anaplan_auth.py. TypeError: from_buffer() cannot return the address of a unicode object I have tried…
CloudWorks
Hi, I have just started using CloudWorks, it's a great Anaplan in-built tool for integrations and processes but does anyone have any idea how can we run subsequent process in it. for ex. I have a process A and process B in my model and I want to run in a manner that as soon as process A is complete, Process B should start…
SKU.csv file on level 1 exam
In the first part of the level 1 certification exam it tells you to create a new list using the SKU.csv file they give you. The SKU.csv file you download ends up being multiple files in one folder. When I try to import the one of the attached files (SKU) into my new list (P3 SKU) nothing happens on my screen. Then on the…
How to calculate Anaplan model size?
Hi Guys I am using below calculation to find model size 1000000000 cells = 9.3 GB 1 cell = 9.3/1000000000 Total cells exported from module export = 6206436639 which gives me 57.71986074 GB's problem is Anaplan shows model size as 39.29 Gb's ?. I have used this calculation on 8 models and all of these comes close to model…
Anaplan is not allow my export showing message Excel workbooks cannot support more than 65536 rows?
Google Sheets Add-on: Send formula driven figures back to Anaplan
The idea would be to receive information from Anaplan, have the ability to update the information using editable inputs (e.g increase sales forecast by 10%) and then send the result (of Anaplan data * 10%) back to the Anaplan module.
Import Shipping Expenses into OTH01 Module
Hi everyone, I'm still struggling with the import into the FP&A model (Level 2 Conclusion) Here's the mapping I have had: And here is the error I have got: Here's how my INV05 Shipping Export module looks like in a Blueprint mode: Is there any chance someone could help me, please?
Clear all items reset to "Match items in source" when a dimensions mapped on "Fixed item in" or info
Recently I had and issue with a Model where the import setting “Which target items to clear prior to import?” was set to “All items” but not visible in the import screen because the Diemension was remaped to single item. Altough the Dimensions was mapped to a single item, it was still cleared all items but that setting was…
Community perspective: Flat-file Data Load - CSV Encoding Issues
Problem: In the same way we cannot load .txt files (usually tab-delimited) through a data load action originally created with a .csv (comma delimited file), trying to load .csv files with different encoding parameters can result in an issue too. This is the error message you will get in both cases (attempting to load a…
Export data to .csv file from a module with page selector and filter is not working
Hi, Exporting data to CSV file from a module with page selector and filter is exporting incorrect results: Sample Data as per my example below, Anaplan is applying the filter (amount<>0) to the first month March 23 only. Zero's are getting exported for the intersections data available in first month (filter is not applied…
Issue with download SUM Demo Model
Hi, I'm trying to import model 'SUM Demo' Model into my workspace but I can't find it. Can you please help me? Thanks, Ana
Size.csv missing - unbale to import the data
Hi, I'm not able to import the Size.csv file into workspace due to the fact that I can't find it into the training or into the Anaplan. Error message displayed: he uploaded file is no longer available; please upload the file again. Can you please let me know where I should find the files? Thank you, Ana Maria
エクセルのToday関数のように現在の日付を特定する方法
みなさん、こんにちは。Anaplanモデルビルダーのセナです。本日は、エクセルのToday関数のように現在の日付を特定する方法を紹介したいと思います。現状Anaplanでは、エクセルのToday関数のように現在の日付を特定するためのネイティブ関数はなく、Idea Exchange では多くのビルダーに要求されており、保証はできませんが、今後の新機能として追加されるのに期待です！追加されない間は、以下の方法で実施してみてはいかがでしょうか？今回は、わかりやすく表現したかったため、"Power Automate"を使用しました。実際には、API叩けたら、どんなプログラミング言語やツールを使用してもOK！ 1.Power Automate…
Import script as stopped working, but the manual import runs succesfully
I am importing data from Snowflake and successfully saving the csv file, this has worked for about 2 years They changed their column headers, I then downloaded the new format csv, and created a new import using this file, which works 100% However, when i add the new import to the script it crashes at the import stage…
Import failure: The dimensions in the target module do not match the import definition
Hi Anaplanners, I'm stuck with two imports which have the same settings, from saved views based on same module, and to the same target module. However, one works, but the other one always runs into a failure with message "The dimensions in the target module do not match the import definition." I have two saved views from…
Cloudworks Integration "There was an internal server error" for BigQuery Data Source option
Hi experts, I was trying to export Anaplan data to BigQuery via Cloudworks. I have established a connection but when I am trying to set up the integration, I keep encountering the issue of "There was an internal server error" under the Data Source option. Can anyone provide any advice on how to resolve this?
Clubbing multiple excel exports
Hello All, We have a requirement from user where they want to club multiple excel exports from Anaplan as a single file (meaning each sheet in excel having the respective export from Anaplan). Is this possible? IF yes, can you suggest how to proceed. Report 1 -> Sheet1 of excel Report 2 -> Sheet2 of (of same excel)..and so…
Format while manually exporting data
When we manually export data from the anaplan model, several formats of the data can be exported. I want to know the difference between the two formats 1.Comma separated values(.csv) and Comma Separated values for Excel(.csv) 2.Excel(.xls) and Excel (.xls) not formatted 3.Excel Open XML(.xlsx) and Excel open XML(.xlsx) not…

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