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Current Year (time scale: not applicable)
Hello, How can I get the information contained in "current year - list" (year dimensioned) and put it into "current year"(non-year dimensioned)? Thanks in advance, Luca
FIRSTNONBLANK not working
Hello, I am trying to use FIRSTNONBLANK as a function to get the current scenario to match to the current year starting from module dimensioned as month. SOURCE MODULE TARGET MODULE As you can see it's not working, why is it? Thanks in advance, Luca
LOOKUP not working to change dimensionality of a line item
Hello, I am trying to change the dimensionality of the line item "layer yearly pt1" from: company, gr consolidation, scenario, year to: company, gr consolidation, scenario in line item layer yearly pt.2 My attempt was to lookup "layer yearly pt1" using a year to scenario mapping as in "WKK17 year to scenario mapping":…
Model will not populate certain cells
Hi all, Ran into an issue when I opened up a future year in my model. For some reason the the module in the picture below will not populate data for the new year (2025). I've racked my brain quite a bit but can't figure it out, any chance anyone here could help me through this problem? I'm sure it's a silly step I missed…
Text format validation
I would like validation functionality for text formats in Anaplan. When entering names of products or items in Anaplan and importing them into external systems, import errors occur if the input contains strings that the external system cannot import. Having text input validation functionality in Anaplan would facilitate…
Level 2 Spring 2 2.3.10 Baseline Forecast
I believe the problem has to do with my time range, but my 2nd year forecast isn't populating anything. This is my baseline Forecast formula: IF 'SYS01 Time Settings By Week'.'1st Forecast Year?' THEN OFFSET('DAT03 Historic Volumes'.Volumes, -52, 0) ELSE OFFSET(Baseline Forecast, -52, 0) The time range is fy19-fy20 to…
Module with no dimensions
Is it possible to build a module with no dimensions that will allow us to import a file with thousands of rows? The current file we receive does not have a unique code. We would like to import this file into an ANAPLAN module and then create a unique code using the data in the line items so that we could then create a…
Could you tell me how to check the number of Model Builders in a Tenant?
Our organization has not been tallying the number of Model Builders until now. However, we have received a requirement from a client asking for the number of Model Builders to enhance trust for obtaining projects. Could you please let us know if there is a way to check how many Model Builders are registered among the users…
Datatype mapping used for aggregation doesn't match any dimension of the source?
I am trying to pulling billings from a calc modules, the source and target modules are both dimensioned by country but I keep getting this error. Note: I am trying to pull in billings from CALC02 which is sourced from CALC01. CALC01 is pulling from a flat data module. Please advise…
Custom waterfall methodology
Author: Anya Skvortsova is a Certified Master Anaplanner and CoE Lead at Asana. Purpose: There is more than one way to tackle the waterfall calculations. I’d like to share one custom variety that proved to be especially handy for use cases of new asset depreciation and revenue recognition. Customers seems to like the…
Consolidating recursive modules
Hi I have 2 Lists and 3 modules as shown below. I want to build module 4 (details below) in the most efficient manner. Seeking ideas. Thanks in advance List: Employee ssL0Employee ssL1Employee ssL2Employee ssL3Employee Employee 1 Y Employee 2 Y Employee 3 Y Employee 4 Y Employee 5 Y Employee 6 Y Employee 7 Y Employee 8 Y…
Consistent Conditional Formatting Between Model Views and NUX Design
A view pre-built in the model with Conditional Formatting which is then published will not have the same look/feel compared to a card built manually in the NUX. As far as I am aware you are unable to edit the conditional formatting in a pre-built view in the NUX. I'd like the ability to have the same controls over a views'…
I cannot start Level2 spint2 learning
I completed the test with a 90% response rate. But I can't take the next step. What action do I need?
PSA: Deleted Models are no longer inaccessible to Workspace Admins
Anaplan introduced a new feature that allows for models that have been deleted to be restored by any workspace admin. This is wonderful for customers and partners to self serve when a model is deleted accidentally or needs to be restored and the hassle of going through Anaplan support/your BP makes it challenging or not…
Importing older classic dashboards into Anaplan apps
Question When one imports a dashboard, is the original dashboard in classic lost, or is it still available after the import? My preference is to have both and then, after tweaking, I can manually delete the older dashboard. Thank you
'Manage models' - ability to sort by Name / Date Created / Size
After each planning cycle or major model change, we make a backup of our models. This of course has led to a number of archived models which usually save in order of date created at the bottom. Please can we add the ability to sort by Name or Date Created or Size. This would really help in looking for a particular model we…
Time text format?
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I am writing today to inquire about the best formula to transform text from the format DD/MM/YYYY to DDMMYYYY. For example: 02/04/2024 should be transformed to 02042024. Thank you!
Introducing Improved Anaplan DX: a browser extension for Anaplan Modelers
We at valantic are excited to share our latest development: Improved Anaplan DX, a browser extension designed to enhance your modeling experience and increase efficiency. Please see below for more details. The extension is now available in the Chrome Web Store (can be installed on Chrome and Edge): For any feedback,…
Tracking import date
Hello, I'm having a little difficulty with something in Anaplan. I want to set up a system (module) where every time the end user try to import a new file in a page, we can note down the date it happened. We have different files, and I'd like to keep track of the last date data was brought in for each file separately. i…
Cannot Lookup nor Firstnonblank, how can I solve this?
Hi All, I have been trying to come up with a solution to this problem; I need to let the "belong to fab category?" boolean be checked whenever a cost element list item belong to that particular fab category (e.g. "direct labor") Now, the user has been already giving me this information in another module: However, the list…
Best Possible solution - Master data changes
Hi, I would like discover best possible solution. The integration happening from SAP to Anaplan (daily basis). The issue is that whenever there is a change in the master data , it is impacting the final #s of budget / actuals / forecast which is obvious. How do you overcome this scenario? Like budget needs to be locked…
I reorder to columns in the model but they don't display in the same order in the UX page
Hello Everybody , I hope you're well . I reorder my columns in the model but they doeson't change their order in the UX page ! Can someone please help me with this ? Thanks in advance.
Data Display in a UX page
Hello everyone, I have a table displayed on a UX page (a worksheet) containing multiple line items in the columns and a list of months also as a column (where each month is a child of a quarter, which is a child of a year). I need to address two challenges: Filtering Data by Months or Quarters: I aim to enable users to…
2.4.7.1 conditional formatting add new rule option is not avaliable
Hello Can i know why I cant able to apply conditional formatting? why there is no new rule icon available when i select conditional formatting icon ? I have selected even a line item row or column and selected conditional formarting icon but still i there is no New rule option avaliable
automatically include quarters and months when adding a new fiscal year
Hi everyone, I'm working with Anaplan and have encountered an issue with my setup. I've created a list with a parent-child relationship: Fiscal Year > Quarter > Month. However, I'm having trouble ensuring that each year contains the same information for months and quarters. When I add a new year, I can't parent the months…
Boolean Filter
This module consists of E2 Employee# list and 2 line items, one is to filter out the employee whose department needed to be changed. When I applied the filter and enable it all the unchecked line Items vanished. what I need is, when all is unchecked the list should appear and when one list member is checked it should…
Move line items from one module to another (along with formula reference)
Hi team, Looking to tidy up some modules in a model I manage. I have noticed there is 2 different system modules each housing different time variables. I have asked around and the consensus was the second module was made to keep track of the variables when building out further functionality in the module that the builder…
Filter / Drop Down Selection
Hey I´m trying to add a drop down selection to use as a filter on a grid I´m working on. The grid has data by client and each client has a zone as a atribiute, I wan to add the posibility to select a zone in the drop down selection and filter the clients based on the selected zone. Is this posible? I appriciate any help,…
Are there ways to hide certain line items when end user click drill to transaction?
Hi, I have a query related to drill to transaction. any input will be helpful. I have classic end user dashboard which has information related to employee. Dashboard only contains certain line items from module. but,when end user click on drill to transaction, it went to module and display all line item. I wonder is it…
Gantt Chart - Change processing display
Description: We utilize the Time dimension on our Gantt Chart, making adjustments like moving bars or resizing them. However, when we release the mouse click, there’s a brief period (typically 5-10 seconds for our complex model) during which it appears that the change is undone—the bar position reverts to its original…

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