Importing and Exporting Data

List import
Hi, I am facing an issue while importing the values in a list which is not a numbered list but the parent list is a numbered list I'll be really thankful if my below asked question could be answered: While importing items in a list if the parent list is a numbered list but the child list is not then what is the automatic…
In week 1 lesson 4.8.2 Importing Data into E2 Employees list
Hi I am in level 1 lesson 4.8.2. I tried to import data into Employees list and I tried various options but am getting an error message as attached. Would appreciate some help. Thiru
Import Process
Hi All, I have an import process in my model from module to module. The process is taking about 20 mins to get executed so are there any possible ways which can be used so that the import process time can be reduced. Thanks in advance!
Formula
Hi, I have a module created with dimensions rate area, brand and channel. However, I have another module where the user inputs the values only at rate area and department level. So from the module where the user inputs the values we are getting it into the module with extra dimensions(i.e. brand and channel) thereby…
Posting it for Wider Audience
These are my latest three articles that got published as Best Practice in this month. Please read if you haven't already done so, for they say Sharing is Caring 1. Anaplan Time Import Mappings Untangling Anaplan Time Mapping in Imports - Anaplan Community 2. New UX and Analogies Understanding Anaplan's UX with Analogies,…
Fetching anaplan export defenition failing with HTTP 500 Error
Hi Experts , I'm new to Anaplan and working with anaplan REST API's . I'm trying to fetch the export defenition from anaplan using postman . I have 4 export ID's for which I need to fetch the metadata . One of the export ID gives me the right metadata structure as output when i use a GET method and call the below…
How to upload data into week time when my format is week number
HI Anyone please guide on how to upload data into week time when my format is week number. I tried and got error of mapping and week headers. Thank You
Retrieve user details when Importing to list
Hi, I have a module where the user populate a few line items with information, which is then imported into a list and used further on in the model. However, now the client wants to include a column (line item) where they can see who made the new "transaction", that is, the user that is logged into Anaplan. So my question…
5.06-02 Delete unwanted sources
For one off imports, or when import sources are no longer required, delete the sources to keep the source list tidy
5.06-01 Naming Convention
Rename the import sources as soon as possible. For a saved view include the module name (e.g. module.saved view). For model imports, include a shorted version of the model name (e.g. model_module.saved view) Best Practice article: Naming Convention
Data Export in Individual Tabs in Excel
Hi, I was trying to take export in form of .xls where each item in my page selector should get copied to an individual tab in Excel and the tab name should get renamed as that of the page selector. I was able to get individual copies from each page selector in separate tabs by Exporting in Grid view and selecting All Pages…
Ability to include a timestamp on exported XLS files
Description of the enhancement required: Date Time Stamp as data field in the exported file (accurate to DDMMYYYY HHMMSS) An example of the enhancement: Formula which captures the current system time at time of export would be highly appreciated. How would it help the business process: The customer server would be able to…
Data export
Hi Friends, Other than Tableau, what are the external systems where data gets exported?
Can someone please explain, what these mean in Anaplan Informatica Connector?
Import Action Categories and Separators
The import action management section often becomes messy because ALL import actions are saved. Would love the ability to create sections and separators, to better organize the import actions I intend to repeat. The following example was created from dummy imports, but it would be great if this feature were built in. I…
Unable to Import to the Same Module Using Saved View
Hello, I am having this difficulty since last night, I can't figure out how to address this issue. If anyone has encountered this issue before, what did you do to solve this? Situation: 1. I have created saved views inside the same module. I'm using saved views to import to the very same module. 2. The module has a custom…
Level1 Training 8.5.3 Activity: Import Data into Volume Inputs Module
How can I set Mapping tab? Is it correct below? Souce column header →Time Location Code →G3 Location Product Code →Products Fixed Items →Volume inputs line items
Add-Ins - Quickly Edit/Amend connections
As a model builder/user I would like to be able to quickly amend my connections so that they can easily be re-pointed to different Workspaces and Models. I will know that this is successful when I will be able to quickly change my connections and re-point to different workspace and models, perhaps with a functionality…
time mapping while importing the exported module
Hi all, I am trying to import data using the export file of the module which has weekly time scale. Every other dimension mapping is ok instead of the time mapping as the exported file has week as time dimension but the target has format of ddmmyyyy to ddmmyyyy. I am attaching the screenshot of the exported file and the…
Local settings for .csv imports - Booleans
Hello, I faced a problem when importing boolean values to anaplan as part of csv file. Our company uses localized version of MS Excel, which when saving a file containing boolean values to text/csv, keeps them not as TRUE or FALSE, but as local equivalents ИСТИНА and ЛОЖЬ. I can try to change my own excel settings, so I…
maximum number when creating numbered list
HI, Is there a limit as to the number of items you can import using numbered list? Is there a maximum number you can import in the numbered list? Thanks, Ana
is anaplan hosted in saudi arabia ?
hello I wanted to know if Anaplan is cloud is hosted in Saudi arabia ? and also is Anaplan integrate easily with SAP S4 Hana ERP ?
Exporting Flat Lists from Saved View from the Hub to Spoke Model and Create Hierarchy
Dear Community, I am building 4 flat lists in the Hub as below. L4 is the lowest level, L3 is L4's parent, L3 is L2's parent and L1 is L2's parent. The next step would be to create saved views to build Level 1 to Level 4 in the spoke model based on the parent - child relation assigned below. Do I need to build a separate…
Level Model 2 Sprint 1 - Create System Modules. Import Using Blueprint View or Grid View
Hi Guys, I just started with LM2, already having questions. I'm pretty sure I'll have many more down the road. In the activity, when it says SYS05 Region Details module: SYS06 Country Details module: Few questions I have: 1. Do I use Data View or Blueprint View to Import. I understand Blueprint View is used when only…
Level 3 Sprint 3 DAT04 Import issues
Hello I'm having issues importing data into the the DAT04 module form the spoke model (Data Hub). I raised a question about a similar issue i was having in Sprint 2 and got it to work but now I'm having the same issues for the second import at the start of Sprint 3! Can anyone confirm where I'm going wrong?... Thanks
RESTful API for automating recurring data loads
Hello, I am trying to understand if the RESTful API can help for a use case of automating a recurring monthly data load to a DataHub with a file that is being reloaded on a daily basis with up-to-date data. When i review the documentation, i see the need for a manual UI step to create the action, so the file is uploaded in…
Default subset setting
Suggest to add ability for model builder to change the default setting for list subsets. I.e. add option to select whether a subset setting should be true or false for any new list items added. This will make it easier and more flexible to work with subsets, and help avoid having to create a dummy module and action to…
Level 1 Model Building - Importing Data
Hi In going through the import data files (e.g. Products), I came to understand that although the parent-child hierarchy is defined in the Lists, 1) the data for the parent (Product Family - Chocolate, Sours, Taffy, Fudge) still have to be defined in the import file. 2) the mapping for the parent (Product Family) still…
Run an Import process via postman
Hello Experts , I'm new to Anaplan and currently exploring the Rest API's . I'm doing a POC on the below requirement . The requirement is to send a csv file from a SAP system to ANAPLAN using an Import action (Expectation is the details of the csv file gets updated in the import table in ANAPLAN) . Below steps have been…
Several modules in 1 dashboard but presentation issue when exported
Before anaplan, i have this excel which contains 1 tab where all the financial statements are reflected with consistent time period. When developed in anaplan the 3 financial statements were developed in separate modules and were just combined into 1 dashboard in the model. Now the expectation when exported to excel is to…

Importing and Exporting Data

Discussion List