Modeling

SUM on a list attribute that varies with another list?
Is there a clever way to SUM on an item's attribute when that attribute varies depending on another list? I have two very large flat lists ... Items and Groups .. and another small picklist, Operation, with three members Add, Subtract, and Ignore. Data module "DAT 1 - Input Data" is dimensioned by Item and Time (Month).…
Formula Assistance
I am trying to build a formula to pull in fringe benefit rates based on the department/unit and employee works for. I attempted to build an IF Then formula but Anaplan keeps telling me it is invalid. See my formula below. IF Dept Code >= 0000 and Dept Code <= 5999 OR Dept Code = 6500 OR >= 7000 and Dept Code <=7199 THEN…
Clear the data for more than one period in one action button.
Hi, We have a module , need to clear data from the module based on Period selection but one more than period should be selected at one go. One possible option is to copy zero value from a second module and select the period to clear while run time but this allows us to clear only one period in one run, so if I want to…
Date of version start
Hi, please help I've got versions with switchover: 1.Actual 2.Budget-mar 19 switchover 3.Forecast-June 19 switchover I need to have 2 line items showing: 1. Budget start date 2. Budget end date
Does Anaplan allow different formula for each levels within the same list?
For example, my entity list has 4 levels as follows: Country->Zone->Region->Area->Branch and it is a production list. In this case, how can I use the different formula for each levels? I understand that we can have a different formula for each level by having a separate modules for each level or by having separate line…
preference to the conditions in Optimizer
Hello Anaplanners, Working on optimizer and want to know if we can give preference to the conditions or constraints i.e. First Preference to skill followed by availability and then to Rates? Regards, Chamanpreet
Import from File vs Module
I’ve been running the Model Optimisation training in recent weeks and one of the benefits of Data Hubs we talk about is that Model to Models imports are faster than exporting to a file and re-importing from a file. The question is always “by how much?”, so these are the details of a test we did in April Performance test of…
Anaplan Community Search Function - not working?
Hi all, It seems as the the Anaplan community search function (Search bar at the top of the page) is not working - is anyone aware of this? Best, Callum
Delta record view from a file load
Hi All, I have a request to load a file to a master list and module, but prior to run this load I want to see what are the delta changes coming in the new file. So, I thought to park the new file in a temporary list and module and then compare it with master list and module to view the kind of changes I,e New node added,…
How to comapre Data from different Module and has Different Diemension
Hi, I have a module A with List A, and Module B with List B. Both the Lists are almost similar. But they are 2 different List. I have line Item PARENT_NODE in both Modules. I have new Line Item compare_Parent, were I need to compare and the result as "similar" or "different". In ModuleB I have written below formula but its…
Dependent Dropdowns + Selective Access (hierarchy)
Hi all, I am trying to create dependent drop-downs (picklists) for a Region/Sub-Region/Country hierarchy on an input dashboard, with selective access applied. Ideally, users should only be able to select Regions to which they have access, then Sub-Regions within the specified Region to which they have access, then…
Publishing List as Page Selector Without Parent Levels
Hello All, When I try to use a list as a page selector in a dashboard, I get all the parent lists that are above the selected list in terms of hierarchy. For example, let's say if my geographical hierarchy which consists of 4 lists: Business Unit, Continent, Region and Country. Region is the parent for the Country,…
What's the workaround to sort nested dimensions?
All, I'd like to find a workaround to be able to sort nested dimentions. (as currently it's not natively possible). I know that I can sort manually the list however as we have new members created everyday, I'm looking for an automation. I cannot either delete and reload this list everyday as I have some data at that level…
Working Days between dates
I'm looking to try and find away to calulate working days between two dates in a module; I know this has been addressed in a previous post, but it's from 2014 and I can't seem to access the supporting docs. that really show me what I need. I'm a new model builder so any assitance would be appriciated, and apologies if this…
How do i create a filter that used three dimenions ?
I need to create a filter that pans across three dimensions. I've tried using a boolean box, applying that to the lists I need to select. I think I'm going about it wrong. Essentially what I need to be able to do is - if I select a product, I want only to be able to see the components that are within that product. I also…
Process Builder - Access to Process Builder not showing
Hi Community, I am trying to build a business process using the Process Builder. I followed the early steps from the Workflow User Guide and am now set up as a "Process Owner" Problem though, the "Process Builder" isnt showing in the list of available choices in the application menu Anyone got this issue and how did you…
Deletion of orphans in list with selective access by non WSA user
How can the non WSA users delete the orphan records from the list where selective access is enabled? For exmaple if there is Production list and selective access enabled, there are orphans created as part of update in hierachy items. The non WSA users cannot delete the orphans due to selective access. Is there any way…
Unable to import large file
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Selective Access on Drill Through Transaction Detail
Hi, I have created a module that contains detailed actual transaction data. The module is based on a transaction ID list and properties like month, account and cost center (and other details). That module feeds into another module for reporting, using the SUM function. I'm able to Drill Through to Transaction Level detail…
Hierarchy and Demand planning(like MRP)
Hi folks, I was wondering if you might be able to help point me in the right direction as I seem to have hit a wall. I am building a model which appears to have a linear hierarchy SKU-> Product -> product Family and this is working as expected. However in part of the model I need to work out component requirements in which…
Allow OFFSET calculation in version formula
Description: Allow OFFSET to be used on summary line item formatted as Formula. Impact/Benefit: I am trying to calculate a percentage change from prior year or prior quarter at the summary level. For example, year-over-year % changes using a formula at the aggregated level: Total Growth in Net Sales / OFFSET(Net Sales, -1,…
Certified Master Anaplanner David Elston Shares His Anaplan Tips for Success
Master Anaplanners are Connected Planning pioneers, building industry best practices and shaping the way Anaplanners everywhere utilize Connected Planning solutions every day. They understand the possible and are passionate about helping set the direction of the platform. This month, we talked to Master Anaplanner and…
OFFSET on LIST ITEM
When entering the formulae below it works,however if i change the -1 in the OFFSET formulae to point to a lineitem to pass the no of periods to offset it is formatted as a number anaplan gives an error , the AutopopulateActivity line item is fomatted as a list item. IF ISNOTBLANK(Select Job Code) THEN Select Job Code ELSE…
Retrieve Numbered list' Display Name
Hi, All I am struggling with retrieving a display name of a numbered list in a Property. My understanding is that Name(Product) will retrieve #1, #2,,, in my case. Could you give me some pointers ? Thanks in advance. Greg
Change the Organisation of a List
Hey I have to delete a List but cannot due to an error that says 'The model's Organisation hierarchy cannot be deleted'. The 'Is Organisation' property is checked by default for this List but I no longer require this particular list. How can I update this option? Thanks
Dashboard Page Selector
Hi Community, I've tried to post the same query yesterday, but it seems it didn't go through. I'm gonna have another try. I'm working on creating a Variance Dashboard at Cost Center / GL level. Having those two dimensions alone would make a relative big module, but I have added couple more which is causing me a lot of…
Anaplan Formulae - Repeating sequence of numbers across Timescale
Im creating a Rostering model in which I need to do the following: 1. In a module contain all employee information i.e.. start dates, shift pattern category, etc 2. Module containg a shift pattern profile i.e. for shift pattern A = 2 days on 2 days off, Shift Pattern b = 5 days on 2 days off 3. Module with timescale(day)…
Model Building Level 2 - Where Is The FP&A Model?
I have finished the sprints and I am going through the conclusion of Model Building 2. I have created the Shipping Export module, and now it wants me to log into the FP&A model to import the data. The problem is, unless I missed it, I was never given a link to the FP&A model. Here are the instructions:
Display Hierarchy Codes against parent nodes in line item
When creating a module with a hierarchy dimension, if the code is used as a line item, the code will display as blank for higher level nodes in the hierarchy. This is not the case in the list screen for example and is very disappointing for business users used to other tools who do not like the workaround of including the…
Odd Division Output
Would someone explain why Anaplan is giving me a number 5x larger than the number I am dividing when my calculation takes the first number (4,221.43) and divides it by 0? I would assume that it would be 0 or a NaN. Not something as large as the last number.

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