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auto populate other fields
First and Last Name should be a list Email - must be users email ID is a list if the User provide value in one of the above and others fields should be auto populated.
Prompt for Import Data Source name and Import Action name
Something that would considerably help with building cleaner models would be if users could enter names for import data sources and import actions during the import dialogue. This would prompt model builders to assign a considered name, and substantially help to identify import data sources and import actions after the…
Level 1 Model Building
Hi, In Level 1 Model Building, we are asked to create an Employee System Module, with Start and Leave Date with Date format But in the Excel provided, the format is And During import, it says Invalid Date. Could you please help to know how to fix this. Should I change the format to date in excel and then import or import…
Re: How to Group Total sold from 4-4-5 to calendar month if data is weekly commencing monday?
@JaredDolich Your solution worked great and it's exactly what I'm looking for. I would like to ask a follow up question on the topic in the link below: https://community.anaplan.com/t5/Anaplan-Platform-Discussions/How-to-Group-Total-sold-from-4-4-5-to-calendar-month-if-data-is/m-p/59830# One question I have is that when I…
circular reference error with no time dimension used.
Hi All, I have a module without time dimension,I am facing circular reference error here: Line items used are: Total = Sum (Lineitem1 + Lineitem2 +Lineitem3) I need previous cell value of Lineitem Total for LineItem1 ie, Lineitem1 = previous(Total) As I am not using time dimension, I cant use PREVIOUS function here.…
How to count booleans?
Hi - I am trying to create a graph where it displays the number of items selected by the user. These items are marked through booleans. Is there a way where I can count how many items are selected per category using the booleans? Thanks!
Using Model Role to filter
I would like to filter a module which uses a list of users (either actual User list or a regular list which is a copy) by the Model Role each user has been assigned. Cannot seem to figure out how to import the model role into a module. Ideas?
How to freeze a verson from change in master data
Hello, I would like to have a "budget version" free from any change; formulas, list, metadata. Is it possible to do it with Anaplan? Is there a way within Anaplan to freeze a version i.e stop it from being rules calculated, whilst retaining the data? And can you help me with this? Best regards, Gaëtan
Sum of amount based on numbered list.
I have a numbered list, which has the same names (display names). These same name line items then have different child. The values of the same name list items needs to be added up to only one list item which has the latest PO date in the same list. For Example- This is the source module that has the same parent names with…
Alternative to LOOKUP with non-composite hierarchies
I have a list in which there are parent and child relationships defined. Ideally, these should have been created within a composite hierarchy but at this stage I am not considering redesigning the lists. Is there a function whereby I can reference one of these parent items? Example - Shoreditch, Westminster, Clapham are…
Add option to search for data anywhere within the table of a module, not just the rows dimension
Pretty self-explanatory but I want the ability to search for data or text or part of a formula anywhere within a module, not just the rows column. Identical to what Excel does with ctrl+f.
Improve time period imports for CSVs
The standard excel format for Month-Year is MMM-YY. I.e. if a user types Jan 20, excel will convert this to a numeric value and display Jan-20. Anaplan does not recognise this as a valid time period when importing. As this is the default excel format, it would be great if Anaplan could recongise this correctly. Rather than…
How to get the last row number
Hi,everyone. How do I get the last row number of a line item with characters entered? I would like to get row number "5" from this module. Could you tell me how to get the number? Best regards.
Reorder button in Manage Views
As a model builder I would like to have the "Reorder" button in the "Manage Views" section of a module so that I can re-arrange my views quickly and easily. On big models with many views this could be a bit tricky. However, I agree that if builders keep on top of it as views are created and use naming conventions, this…
Line Items that Do Not Need Time Dimension Appear Blank in Grid View for Some Modules
Hello, I would like to ask and gather some feedback on the situation I am having regarding the above subject line. I find it strange that a module which has a line item that does not need a time dimension (it's set to Not Applicable) shows the information and the other module does not. For example, in module A, I have a…
Formula issue - Add value from previous months
Hi Guys, I have been working on this formula for quite a while now, I hope you can give me an idea on how to do this. I will explain it as much as I can since I cannot provide a screenshot of the actual report from the client. I have 2 tables with Line Item and Time Dimension. "Value 1" row has the value, "Identifier" row…
Locking in Submission Date
I have logic built out where an employee will submit a request to be approved by management. This is not very dynamic, the employee simply enters text in line items and then those line items will adjust to "read only" once manager has selected approve/reject on their end. Is there a way I can add a submitted date line item…
Anaplan Models With Machine Learning Model Feeds
Hi Ana planners I was curious to know if anyone has any exposure on building Anaplan models integrated with ML models feeds deployed in other cloud environments such as google cloud services. Anaplan conducted some POC with google in exploring the possibilities of leveraging ML capabilities on Anaplan. Does anyone know on…
Anaplan Calculation Order of Operations
I am trying to write a simple formula and Anaplan keeps removing the parentheses which causing an issue with the order of operations needed. What am I missing here? Do I have to break out both parts into separate line items or is there a syntax issue? Desired: ('Total Units (Final)' / Total Units) * ('Qty1' / Qty Final)…
Curious to know the Best Practices for Model Cleanup in Anaplan?
Greetings All, Please check out my new article on Model cleanup activities. If you have any questions, please let me know. Link here Thanks and Regards, Kavin.
Ability to create a budget version, copied from another version, with values that don't change
I want a version that contains values from another version, but doesn't rely on lists/formulas/etc. Changes to the model should not affect this version copy. Description of the enhancement required: I want to be able to take a copy of a version which is just a copy of the numbers, so once you agree the budget it is copied…
How to make two versions formula driven and one version editable in the same module
Hello, i'm using three versions in my module, here Actual, Forecast, Budget. i have the actual and budget data available and they can be formula driven. Forecast data should be a manual entry data. Can any one help me solve how i can pull in the actual and budget data formula driven while i leave the forecast data…
Level 2 Training Sprint2 P3 SKU - No line items
I am busy with the level 2 training and hit a small hick-up I build a few modules referring to the P3 SKU list and worked fine until yesterday. This morning i get this message: But if i look at the list, i can see the list items There are no sub sets Where do you suggest that i have to look to resolve this challenge?
Changing the appearance of child items on a List
Hi Im trying to see if there is a way I can change the format of Child items in a list i.e. to make certain child items appear as Bold or italic. This is to be used in a Reporting module , I cant use line items as I need to perform certain calculations on a List that represents the layout of a management PnL. I don't want…
Formula problem - adding values in the same line item
Hi Guys, I just want to ask help on the formula. I was able to create a formula and got the values but the succeeding time does not show no values. This is what it looks like in excel I also included the formula on the sheet for col K, L and M. Row 7 will just add values. I got the first two values correctly. See below Row…
Numbered lists to add display name by default
I think it would save a lot of time during initial model setup if the following actions happened when a model builder checks Numbered List within the general lists panel. * New property within checked list created called Display Name. * Display Name property format set to text. * (Potential) Set Display Name property…
Improve Keyboard Navigation
Similar to a post by AnaplanIdeas found here, it would be great if Anaplan had improved keyboard navigation. Specifically, if the following areas were navigable by keyboard: * Model settings pane * Lists panel * Modules panel Importantly, if users should be able enter elements using the enter key, rather than having to…
How to FINDITEM without CODE
Hi everyone, I would like to get the value from the list using FINDITEM, using a Property other than CODE. I don't have to use FINDITEM. I woud like to know if there is an alternative. sample... I would like to use "Any Code". Could you please give me a solution? Best regards.
Change version switchover
Hi All, I am having problems adjusting the version switchover manually. But I have heard that it is possible to make this adjustment with an import action. But the problem is I don't know how to do this! Can someone help me and tell me how I should build this? Thank you!
Import error formula
Hi Members, I am adding formulas to the properties, I am thrown this error. The actual output (mentioned as output in pic) is shown. Please assist me with the correction, that needs to be done. Regards, Sravan.

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