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Circular Reference Issue in rank traversal
I have a problem statement where I am trying to do some allocation basis rank traversal there is fixed quantity Q= 900 which i have to distribute amongst vendors . e.g if i allocate 100 to V1 basis some logic, then I am calculating remaining quantity for allocation to other vendors V2 where I calculating remaining quantity…
Urgent--- Can we copy a model from
Can we copy a model from one workspace to another? If yes, please describe.
Any automation for setup migration
Hi We have done the setup in our Anaplan Dev environment for one of our project and validated successfully. Now, we need to migrate the setup (including Definition of Lists,Modules, Actions, processes) into our Production environment. Instead of doing the setups manually in Production, we are looking for any automation…
Model security
Hello, I am running into an issue and need some help. I need a way for a user to be able to pull data from one model into another but not see the model where the data is coming from as it is sensitive information. The user has actions that reference sensitive data on the sensitive model. I need the user to be able to pull…
Error message while applying formula in EMP02 Employee Expenses level 1
Kindly refer to the screenshot below for the same
Remove indention of list in module
Hi, Is there a way I can removed the indention in the list i used in the module. Thanks, Tom
Simulating parent and child together
Hi, I have a module where I have 2 lists and few line items. Line items are used for simulation(shifting data from particular Time period say Apr to Aug). This happens for all the list items which are there in Applies to. Requirement is such that, simulation should happen for only few list items as per user selection.…
How to add last year and current year
Hi I have monthly data by segment by product family. - Refer to document attached I would like to build dashboard to display last year, current year and variance column. Therefore, i build 1 module, source, last year, current year and variance line item Question:- How to input formula to grab data for FY20? How to input…
Lookup between Time Periods and Text
I'm reaching out for guidance on how to build a link between Full-Year time periods and a list-equivalent Fake Years. i.e.: FY19 = "Year One", FY20 = "Year Two", etc. Some background, I have a P&L line item "Revenue" that has a year ending balance of $100,000 in 2019 and $150,000 in 2020. These revenue amounts begin to…
The New UX should have the capability for drilling down like the old UX
Hi Anaplan, The New UX currently lacks the capability for drilling down from the dashboards. A lot of end users are asking for this as they believe it is one of the key features for the Anaplan product. It would be great if the New UX had the drill down capability like the old UX. Thanks, Usman
Experience of implementing LINEST in anaplan
Hello colleagues. At the moment I am implementing statistical data analysis in anaplan, the analysis methodology was developed in an excel. In excel, the LINEST function was used to search for the four unknowns using the least squares method. I did not find an analogue of this function and I do not imagine how to obtain…
Rolling Forecast
Hi We have monthly rolling forecast as real versions and one version list with Last Month, LAG1, LAG2 as list items and in source module we have real versions as dimension, In destination module we have versions list Mapping needs to be done in such a way if current period is July then Last Month= June LAG1= May LAG2=April…
Level 2 sprint 3: Create DAT04 Distribution Center Parameters module & import data from Data Hub
Hi Team, I am confused as in, In the activity, we were told to import from the data hub model, which has half-yearly as line item along with weekly safety stock. Because of which I cant map it while importing. My importing was complete but with error and I can see the data in the supply chain model as well. Do I need to…
Lookup value
Hi, Would like to ask if I can lookup a list item which is classify as a parent list? I tried it but it does not work. I got values using lookup if the list classify as child list. Thank you. Darlene
Level 2 Sprint 2 DEM Restricting export functionality
Hi Team, I have cleared level 2 sprint 2 exam, but with one wrong answer. In one of the activity, we need to restrict the export for the 3 module from DB. So I unchecked button DATA-EXPORT checkbox in menu options. But it seems it is an incorrect option. What should have been done then?
Comparing User Dimensioned Answers
Hello, I have a module where users indicate the "priority" of list members using a list formatted line item. These users can potentially assign different priorities to the same line items; a screenshot is attached that illustrates how two users have indicated different levels of priority (one High, one Medium). Is there an…
Comparing list items (formula help)
I am trying to see if items I have in one list exist in the other. I have created a module with a boolean line item and my idea was to use the formula = IF ISNOTBLANK(FIND('IN3 Vehicle'.anacode, Total Vehicles.anacode)) THEN TRUE ELSE FALSE to find if the values exist in both list. (If it does appear in both list return…
Model Building Courses and Certifications
Is there a way to complete the Model Building courses and certification exams for students. I find this platform quite interesting and was wondering if I could learn more about it. But when I checked out the Level 1 Model Building Course, it says that the workspace access is only available to the Anaplan employees,…
First Year of a month identification
In my Level 2 Supply Chain Lowel Bolin model I have multiple Time Settings module. SYS00 Time Settings by Month SYS01 Time Settings By Week SYS02 Time Settings by Year SYS03 Time Settings by Half Year So, I have question regarding Weeks and Months. My SYS01 Time Settings By Week has (Jan)Week 1 FY 20 - 12/29/2019-1/4/2020…
Why this Aggregation doesn't Work
Hello Team, I am facing some error while aggregating value by period(month) in the same module which having period.it works against normal list but not against time dimention
Level 2 Sprint 2: Test as End Users
Hi Team, I am testing as an account manager and my testing is successful as per selective access applied, But in the activity account manager name was also given but in the training, it's nowhere mentioned that manager role wise testing needs to do. Is that just for reference or I missed something?
Data dependent locking of cell data
A boolean property on a list; if the boolean is checked, data for that list item is locked throughout the model. Need to define how/who can unlock it. Could be very useful for custom task flows & locking mechanisms. Useful for custom workflows.
Import (Upload) Action on Break Back line items
Hi - I have a module with three dimensions and have a line item activated with break-back functionality. A specific team from the business will always update the data at a higher level in the hierarchy across three dimensions - and to make it easy, let's presume - we know the higher level at which business updates the…
Selective Parent to Child Rollup
Hello Everyone. Is there any way from which i can control what all members in a hierarchy rolls up to their parent level. Example- I have 2 lists L1 and L2. L1 is parent of L2. L2 list has a property called status which can be Approved,Declined,Proposed etc. I need to provide a control on the dashboard where in a user can…
Not able to view any data
Hello All, I am currently in my Level 2 Sprint 2 training, DCA module. I was assigning roles to product managers as told when all of a sudden I realized that I was not able to see any type of data in my Supply Chain model. The whole model with the formulas is intact but I am not able to see any data whatsoever. I have full…
Formula Help
Hi, I have a module with Versions list(version1, verrsion 2, Version 3 in Line items) in dimension. I want to copy Line item 1 of version 1 to Line item 2 of version 2. Please let me know how to write the formula. Also if I have 2 similar modules and I want to copy Line item 1 of version 1 from Module 1 to Line item 2 of…
How to get a count in Anaplan?
OPI #Mgr 1. OPI #Mgr2. OPI #Mgr3. OPI #Mgr4. OPI…
Lionpoint Group: Enhanced Anaplan Model Performance
Maximizing your Anaplan models helps ensure that you're getting the best results. Lionpoint Group provides a unique perspective and tactical applications to improve overall model performance by achieving a more thorough understanding of how the Anaplan engine works. Here we share our viewpoint and approach to optimal…
Level 3 Experience - Please Read!
Anaplan Community, Just wanted to share the very positive experience I had with level 3; and, to encourage everyone to seriously consider working your way towards this certification. What to Expect * Very professionally done * Quality of videos and articles 11 out of 10 * Incorporating other master anaplanners best…
Anaplan model size Issues
We have a DEV model with around 15 Lists. Each Lists have lot of List items. Also our Data Import load file(Excel file loaded into Anaplan) has too many records(more than 40,000 records) for various combinations. Also we have requirement that a single output module must contain most of these list as Dimensions. Since most…

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