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Synchronized Scroll on Worksheet with an Expanded Grid Card
It would be incredibly helpful to have the ability to group the main worksheet grid with an expanded card for synchronized horizontal scrolling. Use Case: In my worksheet, I have the Time dimension on columns and a list on rows in the main grid. I also use an expanded grid card to show a different breakdown—still by Time,…
Stuck in L2 sprint 1 exam
Here's an analysis of the provided image, which shows a question from an Anaplan Level 2 Model Building - Sprint 1 Exam: Question: When importing into a list, you get an Invalid Parent error. Assuming the file has correctly identified the parent, which of the following could be a valid reason for that error? Select all…
Streamlining your Anaplan models: A guide to effective cleanup
Author: Junqi Xue is a Certified Master Anaplanner and consultant at valantic. Keeping Anaplan models organized and auditable is crucial for efficient operations. Over time, these models tend to grow organically, often resulting in clutter. There are some good articles in the community about cleaning up; I’m going to…
2.3.9.3 Update Historic Volumes for Baseline Forecast
Hello everyone, I encounter a problem concerning the formula of "Offset Volumes for 1st Forecast Year" . I wrote the formula that seems logical to me but it doesn't work. Can someone help me correcting it ? Thanks in advance. N.B : The first image represents hints for the formula and the second image is the formula that i…
How to compare and find single value from another cell containing multiple values separated by coma?
Hello Anaplanners, I have a scenario where I need to compare and find one value from a set of values present in another single cell. Let me explain with demo modules Source Module - Veggies and Vendors Target Module - Veggies and Vendors Target Here in the Target module, while using the given formula I am able to validate…
Add Version Formula
Can anyone share a use case or an example where the 'Add Version Formula' would be needed? I'm a bit confused about how to implement it, so any example would be helpful.
How to roll back a production model to recover lost data
Author: Jessie Zhao is a Solution Architect and Certified Master Anaplanner at Anaplan. Working with a model in ALM has a lot of benefits. These include building new features in a development model anytime without affecting production users, securely managing production lists by identifying structural data that needs to…
Kindly help me to understand how I can achieve this?
I have two modules. In the first module, when I select "America," its child fields should become editable. If I change the value of any child field from zero to a non-zero value, all other child fields under "America" should become non-editable, except for the one I modified. If I revert that value back to zero, all child…
Is there a shortcut to go to the module referenced in a formula?
Some of my time is spent working through models to see how everything is connected and im just wondering if there were any shortcuts to access modules referenced in formula more quickly? Currently i'm looking at the formula and then manually locating the module from my modules list to then open it. If no shortcut exists I…
Level 3 Model Schema Diagram
Hi All, I'm currently going through my L3 and was asked to upload a model schema design diagram. For this assignment, should I create a schema diagram only for the three Regional Sales Executive user stories discussed in this course or for the entire model. The instructions seem a bit unclear. I also want to answer this…
Error on importing data onto employee details module
Hi, I am trying to import data onto employee details module. It is a numbered module. I have attached three screen shots, 1. How it should be. 2. How it is and 3. the mapping which I have done. Please can anyone help?
Stock Projection (Stock + Input - target)
If anyone can help me with this: I need to perform a stock simulation by inputting values, as you can see in Mar 24, I do not have enough to reach the Best Estimate (what I need is 261 to reach). But if I input 1000 in Feb-24, I would have 146 + 1000 = 1146. I need to subtract the target for February, which is 261, from…
How to Pull Data from Non-native Versioned Source Modules into a versioned module?
I have a Report module that uses native versions (Actual & Budget). I need to pull data from two separate source modules: One module contains Actuals data (not versioned). Another module contains Budget data (also not versioned). Since the source modules do not have versions, how can I pull their data into my versioned…
Is there a way to get a timestamp automatically added to an export file name
It would be super helpful to have the timestamp as part of the export file name in Anaplan, especially when clients run reports every day during the budget season. Is it possible to do? And do automatically?
Model Map - Export Model Schema
As a model builder, I need Anaplan Model Map to be able to export everything shown in the Model Map (model schema), So that it will save me time to record Model Map status at different stages of the models for documentation purposes.
How to calculate number of months between two dates when one date falls outside of model time range
I am needing to calculate the number of months between two dates, one of the dates falls outside of the model time range. I am needing this so I can do a straight line depreciation cacluation but the # of months formula returns a blank value because of the date/time range isue.
Moving a model from Classic to Polaris
Author: Mike Henderson is a Principal Solution Architect at Anaplan. There is growing interest in taking existing models that operate in the classic (Hyperblock) engine to Polaris. There are a variety of reasons motivating the move such as workspace optimization, accommodating natural model growth over time, and…
Export Function
Hi Anaplanners, Hope you all are doing good! I have one question regarding export. Lets say we have module dimensioned with 4 dimension . And we cannot add 4 dimension in row. I have added time dimension(Year) in Page selector. While exporting I dont want time to be displayed in export file. Is there and possibility in…
Imported cell history include with source Module name
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 we are importing from different list items/ one module line item to line item import and when we see up the history we done get…
Quick 5 minute Test : ADO Navigation - Share your insights !!
We are looking to capture your feedback on the new navigation system compared to the old one. With a quick 5 minutes un-moderated navigation test. You don't have to currently use ADO to participate — if you have experience with ETL Tools, Data Warehouse Tools, or similar systems, we’d love to hear from you! We currently…
Need help finding a possible error in SYS01 Time Settings by Week and INV01 Inventory Ordering
Hi all - I have been trying for days to figure out where there is an error on my own, and I have not found the solution. I believe the error is somewhere in the SYS01 module as my formula for Beginning Inventory (which I've confirmed is correct, as far as the Anaplan Community is concerned) just resets every week that…
Still stuck on "Confirmed PO Delivery" and "Confirmed PO Receipt", something isn't adding up.
I'm honestly not sure what to say about this one because I thought I had nailed down all the formulas, and then the corrected formulas, but here we are. I think I can narrow down where the errors are taking place, I just don't know how to correct them. In all truth, I could really use a review of all the formulas in…
Need help related to custom Time Dimension
Hello Everyone, Want to create module which captures data days wise, but the challenge is the data should be Displayed in two ways. So, If current forecast day is 6th Aug, so 1st Column named "Till Date" will be showing Summation of 1st Aug to 5th Aug and remaining days will be displayed in further columns which will sum…
Line Item Sums per applied dimension
It would save a lot of space if you could specify the sum option in the Line Item based on the applied dimensions. Especially on hierarchical dimensions this would have effect. Sometimes a sum is only needed for one of three dimensions. This would safe space consumption a lot. This feature could added in the sum options:
Using Network cards for dynamic org charts
Hi, We came across org charts (Hierarchy Charts) which are a great functionality. However, we want the client to be able to do scenario planning on the hierarchy and by Month. E.g. John could report to Smith in Jan, but in Feb , he report to Molly. Since Org Charts cannot refresh dynamically unless you incorporate time…
Straight Line Depreciation spread issue
Dear Model Builders, As per attached screenshot of my Straight Line Depreciation code, I am not able to get depreciation to calculate and spread for all subsequent months from Date in Use to Useful Life of the asset. All I am getting is a depreciation for a month of Date in Use but not for subsequent months. I have even…
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
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…
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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