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Workspace Admin at model level
The ability to select which models in a workspace - where a user is either a workspace admin or not. Currently one is either an admin for all models in the workspace or none. Selective models for workspace admins is not possible. There is a need to select workspace admins for selected models in a workspace.
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?
alternative hierarchy
Hi Anaplan community, I get a request from the business to add another view to the aggregation of the organizational hierarchy in an existing model. Currently we have a couple of sites, rolling up into platforms, rolling up into "Global Manufacturing" or "Global Overhead". This is currently setup using hierarchical lists…
Email Notification
I created a action - to add list member. Additionally also a notification to notify me via email if there will be a new List member added. But unfortunately it is showing me two different buttons to execute the process. Is there any way i can create in one process the adding of list member followed by Email notification?…
Import Final Demand Forecast into DAT02 Module
Good Morning, While doing this activity in the Conclusion course, I got stuck Indeed, they are asking us to Import the Demand data into the DATA02 SKU Volumes module. But in the Level 1 model, there is not a module called data2. So do we have to create this module? If yes which line item, what to put as page selector, rows…
Edit Multiple 'Source Model' Settings for Pages Simultaneously
The ability to edit the source model of multiple pages at once would be a huge quality of life update for page builders. Currently, model builders have to edit settings for each page one-by-one. This idea proposes that page builders can apply the same change to multiple pages at once: image below shows how this could work.
Line Item Subset Formatting
This post is a bit of getting ideas to work around but also see if people are experiencing similar issues. I think it would be a good idea if Line Item Subsets could inherit the formatting and time settings from the source modules that they come from. In the situation where you had a KPI which was a %, a number and a…
Please do not Deprecate Classic Dashboards
Hi There, I am on a project where we have downloaded a model out of the model showcase, specifically the weekly stat engine. This assets provides a starting point for integrating statistical algorithms for demand planning. With the deprecation of the classic dashboard a crucial functionality of these models is lost. We are…
Is it possible to have a chart with a dropdown selection to show either weeks, months, quarters?
For example, if I have sales numbers w.r.t to time, however I want a single chart on front end that has a dropdown selection to switch between lets say 6 weeks, 6 months, 6 quarters as 3 options, how can we achieve that?
Converting Text to Date and Date to Text
Author: Julie Ziemer is a Certified Master Anaplanner, Anaplan Community Boss, and Solution Leader/Business Analyst at Akili. While Anaplan has specific functions to convert between data types, converting Text to Date and Date to Text are two commonly searched topics on Community and they require the use of several…
An NPV formula that calculates as Excel's does
Description: To have an NPV formula function that calculates NPV exactly as Excel's period-based NPV formula does. Benefit/impact: Current NPV formula returns results as Excel's XNPV formula does (using elapsed days instead of periods). We are in a position of having prospective customers and existing customers use…
Best practices to clean up models (especially Actions)
Hi everyone, Trying to get some ideas and best practices from this great community on how to clean up unused fields in Actions. I recently deleted some line items that I was no longer using. There was nothing in the "Reference by" column so it made sense. But they were linked to some Actions to Spoke models and I ended up…
Produce random numbers
Hi, I was wondering if there is anyway to have random number generator? Thanks
Random number generator
Is there a way to generate random numbers from a defined range of numbers so that the numbers being changed regularly in a module every time we refresh the model or just run an action?
RANDOM() function
Function that will generate random numbers, between specified min & max values. Excel has two functions to provide random numbers: RAND() generates a decimal value between 0 and 1 RANDBETWEEN( x , y ) generates an integer >= x and <= y It may be worth considering an extension to these functions such as: RANDOM( x , y , z)…
OEG Best Practice: Pre-allocation in lists (and impacts to model performance)
What is pre-allocation in lists? Pre-allocation in lists is a mechanism in Anaplan that adds a buffer to list lengths. It is not added by default for lists; it becomes enabled when a role is set on a list. Please follow 1.03-01 though. Only add roles when needed. When it is enabled, a 2 percent buffer is added to the list,…
Conditional Formatting on Booleans
As a model Builder I would like to use Booleans as a Basis for Conditional formatting. For example. I have a Boolean/ Checkbox which indicates that not all fields in a new Item/ setting has been filled. I would like to be able to use that boolean directly instead of reverting to a number. The advantage would be to save on…
Noted! Using model notes in Anaplan
Author: Hillary Sich is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Consultant Manager at Allitix. We use sticky notes, OneNote, Evernote…. Even if we can’t agree on the type of notes we use in everyday life, we can all agree that notes are an important tool. We use them for organization and communication. The big question here is,…
Variance impact calculator
Author: Anya Skvortsova is a Certified Master Anaplanner and CoE Lead at Asana. Purpose FP&A is often asked to calculate the impact of variables on the total variance. There is more than one way to go about it. I’d like to share a variety that uses the typical Salary/HC reporting modules output to define the contributions…
Level 2- Sprint 1- 1.3.6
Hey everyone, I am hoping someone would be able to provide some clarification for me. I am on lesson 1.3.6 of Sprint 1 for Level 2 and it states that the following items need to be in the saved view. What are the subset line items? "Include: Code, Parent, and subset line items" Thank You, Laura
Calculate Space Utilized depending on Format and cell count
Hello Anaplanners, I have small query regarding size calculation, like how size of model is calculated using cell count of lineitem depending upon format used.. I would be better if I can get example calculation explaining how size is calculated using different format. Thankyou
Level - Sprint 1 - 1.4.6.1
1.4.6.1 Rename Actions Using the recommended naming conventions for Actions: * Rename the Actions used to load the P3 SKU list and SYS12 SKU Details system module:* Organize the Actions in the correct sequence. * These Actions will be included in the Process: 1 Load Products. * Rename the Action used to Build the P3 SKU…
Calculating in a ragged hierarchy?
Does anyone know how to do a calculation in a ragged hierarchy which returns to the level of the hierarchy?
Ragged to Balanced Hierarchy
Please can someone give the step by step points in an easy way to convert a Ragged Hierarchy to Balanced Hierarchy in Anaplan. Thanks!
Filter the Hierarchy Level
Hello all. A few days ago I saw a "How I Built It " video regarding the Hierarchy filter which taught me how to use Ratio Summary for filtering . I wanted to replicate the same structure but here is the thing. I created a module for filtering Group level ( higher level ) or Product level ( Lower level ) like the picture…
Time Problem ASAP
Hello everyone , I have an old model with a time scale of 2023 and 2024 and after that I wanted to add 2025 in the time , some models take in consideration the next year , others not ! Is there any of you who faced this issue before ? If yes can you provide me pleasewith the solution. For me : I doubt that the problem…
Level 2 - 1.6.3.2 Import Data into DAT04 Distribution Center Parameters Module
L2 - Sprint 1 - 1.6.3.2 Import Data into DAT04 Distribution Center Parameters Module * Download data file: Weekly Safety Stock.csv. * Import data file into the DAT04 Distribution Center Parameters module. I am trying to do the mapping Distribution tab map is not coming properly Please help to resolve the issue . Regards,…
4.6.7 Activity: Import Data into P2 Products List
Let me know what am I doing wrong here. getting different result while importing.
Custom Switchover
Hi, I want to build a custom switchover for Fake version/List I created separately (Actual, Forecast, Rolling Forecast) I created a custom switchover time period 2. Then I created a custom switchover period 3. Next, I have the module where I want to apply the formula, however its showing Circular references: values Result…
How I Built It: Replacing the "group by" function of Excel in Anaplan
About the Author: Damien Bouquier has been a Certified Master Anaplanner for 5+ years and has developed solutions across a wide range of industries for FP&A, supply chain, and sales operations planning use cases. Hi Anaplan Community! Excel allows you to group and ungroup data areas to explore the data. Anaplan does not…

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