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Modeling Video Series #2: Signage Convention
With Anaplan, aggregation logic is additive to have a “natural” feel. For example, positive values are added to totals, while negative values are subtracted from said totals. However, there are some instances in which values that display as positive need to actually be subtracted from totals. Check out this demo video to…
The Anaplan Way—Supporting a Remote Working Environment
When working with a cloud-based platform like Anaplan, we are used to building models and collaborating remotely, but how easy is it to run an entire project without any real face-to-face contact? This year most employees have had little choice but to work from home. In my latest project for a large insurance company, we…
Hide past months dropdown
Hi, I have created a module where the user can input costs manually based on a line item formatted by Time Period (Month). They are now asking if I can hide the past months as they go forward to always only show future months. What would be the most convenient way to go about that? I understand that I could create a list…
Parent names for a numbered list in ragged hierarchy
Hi Community, We have Ragged Hierarchy where list members are more than 60 characters each having different codes but have similar names. If we go for numbered list we cant add display name property for parents and if we go for normal list then duplicates are there and list members are also having more than 60 characters.…
REP05 Formula
Hi all, My formula works well in my module, but it cannot go through the exam. I just want to know where I get wrong here because I was very confident with my formula. Below is what I have, please advise. Thank you! Solved! thank you all
Conditional formatting on LISS based on Collect() line item value
Hi, I have a financial reporting module with only one line item, Collect, which as the name suggests is collecting values from a LISS with the Collect() function. The LISS is a fake versions list that has actual, budget and actual vs. budget as list members. I now want to do conditional formatting to the "Actual vs.…
Known Issues on Anaplan Formulas Communication and Subscription
As a model builder and an Anaplan Partner, I would like to be notified of all known issues to existing Anaplan formulas/functions so that I can quickly determine whether the function I am about to use is impacted by known issues and what workarounds are available to mitigate the issue(s) until it is fixed so that my models…
In module to check if user have selective access on the list members
Hi Team, I need to create a module in which I have a Boolean line item and applied lists are User list and a list in which I have given selective access to users. I need to mark the line item true if the user have access(read or write) on the list item else false in the module. Could you please suggest any solution for…
micro lessons -how to enlarge print where you are able to see...print is too small
There's no way you can see micro lessons charts...help!
How to integrate Machine Learning Model written in python with Anaplan modules
Hi Ana planners I was curious to know how can we use/integrate a ML model in python notebook/script/pickle file within Anaplan modules? Also if its not possible to integrate inside Anaplan modules then can some one suggest the structure of the process when the ML model is deployed in a cloud environment and the results…
why can't we search or filter for models in the App area anymore? Looking for a Docusign demo model.
why can't we search or filter for models in the App area anymore? Looking for a Docusign demo model.
Collect with Sum - An Error has occured on the server
Hi, I got a collect with sum problem. Source module (Before creating the line item for Collect): Dimensions: Time, Department Line item: Cost1, Cost2 (Number format) Target module: Dimensions: Time, Department, Charter of Accounts Line item: Cost (Number format) In order to get the costs from the source module I've created…
How to get the value from the source without time dimension
Hi, question please. I am doing a test variance module between line items of IC Run, Actual and Forecast using LIS, Versions and Project as my dimensions. I need to get the value of IC run, however, the module does not have time dimension in compare with my module data for the actuals and latest budget (forecast). I used…
'Concatenate' as a Summary Method for Text formatted line item
It would be great to have 'Concatenate' as a Summary Method for Text formatted line item (along with First Non-blank and Last Non-blank). Sometimes, there might be a need to consolidate bunch of text inputs in a line item at a higher level in hierarchy. This functionality would help achieve that. Also, if this summary…
rounding up in Anaplan
How do I make a Line Item round up its numbers in Anaplan? Thank you
Best way to identify unique text across 9 repeating text line items across and count
Hi Community! I am currently exploring the best way to identify unique text and count the unique text matches across 9 text line items by one line item that counts based on unique names: It would possible with a monster of a formula using multiple IFs but this not necessarily best practice. For example if I have line…
Subset of Versions
Can we have a subset of Versions so that whenever needed, we can use single version member in the modules? Currently I can think of one use case when we have to drive opening & closing of periods for users to enable data entry only for a specifically opened period or set of periods. There may be better use cases as well…
Organizational Folders for Model, Apps, Archived Models
Organizational Folders for Model, Apps, Archived Models
quarterly snapshot
numbers will be uploaded quarterly but in YTD figure, I need to plot the quarterly numbers. Q1 YTD will be imported in Q1 and I need to save it in my Q1 column Q2 YTD will be imported in Q2 containing both Q1 and Q2 numbers, I need to retain the Q1 above and get the number/result for Q2. By this time, columns for Q1 and Q2…
Reset Continuous Serial Numbers using Rank formula from one Module to Another
Dear Experts, I basically want to Reset Serial Numbers in Ascending Order using Rank Formula from the last number (from one module) and start over with the next number (in another module), for example:- In the "ABC" Module, I used the Rank formula:- TEXT(RANK(1, ASCENDING, SEQUENTIAL, Country = Country ZBB.US)) which ended…
How to pick up my previous day not including weekends
Hi, I would like to some advice on how I can pick up my previous day not including weekends. Ex) My previous day for Monday would be Friday. This is the Formula I tried to use below. I have a Time Filter Line Item that marks 0 for any weekday and 1 and 2 for weekends, so I can try and only pick up the 0's. Below is my…
Building Question
Hi, I'm trying to make a unction that takes my ending balance at the end of the month and moves it to another line item. This is what I tried but totally did not work, need some advice. Thank you 'S01 Time Filter'.End of the Month[select:'Securitization Master Acct (x5000 Closing)']
Time Setting Weeks
Hi, How can I limit the weeks to fall to its month only? In my screenshot, my Wk35 Aug 30 falls to the month of September. Regards, Tom
Assign Action
What Happen with code of child list when we assign list item to Parent using assign action?
Past model building sessions
Where can I find the recorded past session?
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Formula for next month amount
I'm trying to write a formula for picking up a amount in the Next month. Below is the formula I'm trying, but not working. Line Item[Lookup:Next()] Want to look up the amount in that Line Item for the Next month. This formula is not working. Thank you
Alert Model Builders of Incorrect Formulas/References Prior to Testing
Description: As a model builder, there are plenty of times where formulas or references to other modules are incorrect either by mistake/typo or due to lack of understanding formula syntax. Based on our model size, we have to allow ample time for Anaplan to return the error summary, even in test models. It would be great…
Level 1 Model Exam Activity 5
In Activity 5 of the model building exam, it asks to adjust formulas for EMP02 Employee Expenses module for the Bonus, Car Costs, and medical expenses to reference driver data in EMP03 Employee Drivers by Role module. I have no idea what that means, can you help me?
Top-Down Allocations
Estimated Level of Effort:4-8 Hours of Model Building Level of Difficulty: Beginner Recommended Training: L2 Model Builder Training Persona: Casual Model Builder Potential ROI: Decreased planning time Increased accuracy of targets/spreads You Might Also Like: * Historical Snapshotting Top-Down Allocations Whether it's…

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