Importing and Exporting Data

Export is showing formulas
Hello, I have a grid in the New UX in which one column features Names that link to that persons' email (done through a MAILTO formula in the model). Unfortunately, when I export that grid into an .xlsx, the column populates in excel with the full MAILTO formula, instead of the name it should be showing. Has anyone else…
Export - Labels change order without Deleting and Re-entering
Real world instance: A request to either re-order, add in new columns, or update an existing export with new information. Current Solution: Clear all of the properties prior to the new column's location and re-enter all of the properties that were required to be deleted. This takes time, and is susceptible to mistakes. New…
Run a Process via Informatica (Delete and Insert)
I tried to "run" a process. Process runs when manually clicked in Anaplan. Process has two actions Delete table contents Import data from Data Hub I tried to set as Source : Dummy table from SQL Query (1 Column 1 row : Set = 1) Target : Desired Process (Tried Operation = Insert and Update both failed) Does not seem to…
Getting error when trying to load a file
Hi I am trying to load a data file into my module, using the navigation Action<Import Data Source but getting 'Unmatched Delimiter character '. Please see the screenshot of the error and the datafile. We want to keep double quote (") as the text delimiter for our data import. can you throw some light on what is the issue…
where or what menu that I can see the detail of PR have been submitted last quarter (Q1 - Q3) ?
where or what menu that I can see the detail of PR have been submitted last quarter (Q1 - Q3) ?
Excel Add-in
Hi all, for the monthly cost analysis, I would like to import a customised report via the Excel add in, so that every month I can only refresh the data. When I select the data to be imported via the add in, the system only gives me the modules and views. Should I customise a view? If I customize it, will I be able to see…
List Subset Definition based on formula
Is it possible to add functionality to make list subsets based on formula? Currently we have to either manually select list items to be included in subset or need an import action to update based on subset logic written somewhere else. Can we have option to add formula directly on list subset definition? This will help a…
Make a Line item Sign Change
Hi, I would like to know if it is possible to make a line item that I'm drawing data into from a flat file to make the numbers coming in negative. I have a Flat File where the numbers are negative on the Flat File, but need them to be positive in Anaplan (Vice Versa). How would I go about this without completely changing…
File download issue in running export with python API
Hi Everyone, I have been trying to run an export action and a process containing the export action using python API for Anaplan. The output shows python API running the export perfectly but no file gets downloaded. Can anyone suggest the reason for the same and if any workaround is available for this issue ? I need the…
Bulk Data Change Details in History Log
As a model builder and administrator, it would be a huge improvement if the history log could provide details into Bulk Data Changes. Our company utilizes user imports, and it is very difficult to track down changes when everything is grouped into one line of history. One option is to run history on individual cells of…
Add custom Text Prompt or Dialog Box to Actions
In the new UX, I would love to have the ability to add custom text to the dialog box for imports and other actions, or add a confirmation prompt. For example, "warning: running this submit process will make all entries final and prevent further editing".
Azure Connector informatica
I am trying to bring data from Azure data lake to Anaplan using informatica. But I am getting this error when I create an Azure data lake V2 connection and test it. Has anyone faced similar issue in informatica? Thanks
Have a timestamp on when an action or process was last ran
It would be great to have Anaplan built in functionality to tell a user when an action or process was last ran. This would be extremely helpful in identifing forecast locking, data loads, etc.
Level 1 Model Building
In 10.2.2. we import non employee expense data but the mapping is not working and there are no ideas in the training. Any solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Neil
Level1 exam import the SKU volume data
I imported the csv file but the mapping was not correct and all data was showed on the Jan. Although the time scale is monthly, the data isn't imported per month. Could you tell me how to fix it please?
Ability to export values as formatted for .CSV
As a user, I need to be able to export data in the format I have set instead of a standardised format when exporting as .CSV. For example, I want to be able to export * Large numbers - The option to export "1,000,000,000,000" rather than "1.0E12" * Small numbers - The option to export "0.00001" rather than "1.0E-5" My data…
'Last run' column in Settings>Actions>Imports grid
Description of the enhancement required: Imports and Import data source tabs were added with the recent Anaplan release. We would like to be able to view the date the last import is run in say another column. An example of the enhancement: Column field next to the import action that shows the date. How would it…
Question: Action Timestamp Obtainable in a Line Item?
Community, Does anyone know if the Action Timestamp can be shown on a page or dashboard, most likely through a line item? Or, is it just on the action tab? Can the action timestamp be retrieved with the new Transaction APIs?
Anaplan Level 2 Sprint 2 Lesson 2.3.9 Import Process 9
Hi I tried this process and got error messages. Now I find I have accidentally deleted the Process 9 from the Actions page. I can't see the process 9 in my Supply Chain model. Could someone help me with this please. I have provided the screen shots of my previous work with error messages. I am not sure what went wrong.…
SAP BW
How can we use Informatica to establish a connection from Anaplan to SAP BW server? Are there any links or tutorials for the same?
Leason 4.8.2 , Import data in E2 Employee
Importing and Exporting Data Hi team, Did the mapping as per my understanding making some error here, I am unable figure out the error getting numbers under the Sales and not the names of employees in sales team. Please guide me. @noelle_murphy I also tried the steps from…
Modelbuilding 1 question 7.2.3 importing employees
Somehow I can't get the employees imported, in SYS08 Can anyone explain how to do it, I do not know what to use as mapping. I tried this: But it returns failures on start date, leave date and other columns Then I tried manual mapping, which partly worked but still it won't fill all the columns: Does anybody have an idea…
Search Functionality for Import Data Source Selection
When setting up an import into a list or module, it would be useful to be able to search for a module/list/saved view when connecting to an Anaplan model on the "Select Source" section. I have a model with hundreds of modules and having to scroll through these modules every time I set up an import action can get tedious.…
Ability to use Line Number as the List Member when Importing from Excel/Google Sheets
There are times when we are importing data that Anaplan recognizes a row of data as a duplicate, but the duplicated data has meaning to our end users. Anaplan is able to tell us in the error message which line of data the duplicate was on. Is it possible to create an option to use the row number as the list member to avoid…
Import Data from Microsoft Azure into Anaplan using Informatica/Hyper Connect
How can we use Informatica Hyperconnect to import data from Microsoft Azure to Anaplan. Is there any direct solution or links to this?
Include non-time based line items in export of time-based modules
Hi, I have a module with the following dimensions: time, items and sites. And I have the following line items: Demand and code item at site (which is independent of time). I want to make the following export (where the line item "Demand" is filled in under each time period and the line item "Code Item at Site" is included…
Mapping Datahub and Spoken Model
Hello, I have two questions regarding Datahub and Spoken Models interaction: 1. How Spoken model can find the link to Datahub after an ALM if we have a dev and production version of Datahub? For exemple, we have 4 models: Spoken Model DEV, Spoken Model Prod, Datahub Model DEV and Datahub Model Prod. The inter model actions…
NUX: Import File Selection Type as CSV by Default in Instruction
Hi While importing from NUX, by default it asks the file type to be CSV, but the file I am using may .txt file or other. Although it has no impact on data/action, it may confuse user while running the action. Is there any fix for this? Rahul
Decimal Places for a Number Formatted Line Item
What is the maximum number of decimal places for a number formatted line item? Is there a way to check which cell for a given line item has the most decimal places? Need to know for an export into a datalake / warehouse for storage
Warning when attempting to change a saved view used by an action
No small amount of problems have been caused in our model by someone unknowingly altering a saved view that is used by an import action. It seems reasonable to me to tell the builder who is about to delete, or overwrite a saved view that is used by an action so they can make a decision to proceed or not. Ideally, it would…

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