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Querying a Transaction log
I am using a numbered list as the dimension for a transaction log which stores changes to a people count line item applying to 7 dimensions (list items). The numbered list has each of the 7 list items as a property (format type list attached to the appropriate list item). I want to populate a line item that has been…
Validation
How to enforce users to enter specific value in line item. E.g. I want user to enter only positve value in number line item. Line item should not accept any -ve number OR user should not enter value more then 100 etc.
How to multiple access control for 1 item
Is there any method of multiple access control for 1 item? ex. Supplier List (with selective access) Supplier A Supplier B Plant List (with selective access) Plant X Plant Y Item List Plant(Property)Supplier(Property) Item1Plant XSupplier A Item2Plant XSupplier B Item3Plant YSupplier A Item4Plant YSupplier B User Settings…
Display Properties from a Numbered List
Is there a way to display across in a module, the "Properties" field names from a numbered list? In the list below there are four property fields I'd like to display across in a module in the "rows" section where currently there is just one column - first row is "Virus Protect."
Bill of Material for BOM Costing
Hi, What's the best way to build a multi level Bill of Material (for a Manufacturing company)? The scenario is that the final product can have multiple BOMs and also have many layers of child components many of which can be Semi Finished product themselves. Suggestions will be appreciated. Regards
Formula for entering value
Is there a way to use a formula to calculate the value your are inputting into the cell? For example, if I'm loading a forecast and am inputting the forecast value for a specific month, I'm looking for the ability to say that value should be =2+3 instead of having to key in 5 as a simplistic example. Otherwise if I have…
Account Hierarchy
Hi! Is there anyway to setup an account hierarchy reference? For example I have some accounts in SalesForce that have both a Parent Account and a Child account. I'd like to get this list put together to act as a reference to see what other accounts are part of the same family and be able to show this relation in a…
Bulk Copy within a Single Module
Can I bulk copy data and formulas within a certain module? I want to move all of my actual data from a previous year into another version, but only for one specific module. My only solution so far is to export the data and reimport, which is tedious. Any information is apprciated. Thanks, Mark
Recursivity - Button to copy from one module to another
Hi Anaplan, I have an issue with a modele that requiere recusivity to optimise a KPI. My manual solution is the following : * I enter a paramater (let's call it A1). * Anaplan compute this value and give me the matching KPI. * at the same time modele produce a better value A2 for A1. Then i can copy this new value A2 into…
Top Level of Numbered List
I have a module which applied to a Numbered list. I have applied Top Level and Parent Hierachy to thist list. However in the module, Top Level total doesn't sum up the amount in the list, in fact it doesn't show anything. is this a bug?
YEAR() function not working
My Fin Year item is set to Time Period format: "Year". Our financial year setting is April to March. Attached is the Anaplan example and my working model that seems to return different result. I would expect that in calendar month/year, May 2016, that the Financial Year time period would say FY17 (appears that is the…
Select Multiple Items in a List as Property
Hi, Is there a way wherein I will be able to select multiple items in a list as a property? For example, I have a list of routes. Each route has its destination countries. I've created a list of countries to be used as a property of route. Scenario: Route: Manila - Sydney Property (List of Countries): Manila Sydney Thanks…
Data Copy from One Version to another
Hi All, Can any one please let me know how we can copy data from one version to the other . For example if i want to copy data from Forecast_May to Forecast June for some intersection like FY16,for a particular account, for a location.Entity Thanking you in advance Regards Sasi
importing from one model into another
I need help. I have a HUB model and a Quota model. In both models, I have an identical module in which I'm trying to import from HUB to my Quota. Both modules are using 2 lists. One my sub id list (contract #) and the other is my product list.. There is only one line item--Sales. Time is on the pages (as years) for both,…
Column Alignment
Is it possible to set all column data to either right or left align?
Blank Data Field
Is it possible to have all fields blank until data has been entered into them? See attachment.
Dimension/Data/Storage
Hi Team, Is there any restriction on the number of dimenions/Lists to be created in Anaplan..? Can any one plaase let us know how is the data stored in Anaplan..? Is it in a file format or in a tables..? Where can i access the file or tables..? Thanking you in Advance Regards Sasi
User-based security access at the node level
I have the below requirement on user-based security access at the node level. I have 3 nodes (L1, L2, and L3) For example If L1= Americas L2 = Canada and US_Disti L1 and L2 will be my composite lists and we will have various attributes (KPIs) attached to them like Bookings or Sale proceeds etc. Now, If I am looking for…
User-based security access at the node level
I have the below requirement on user-based security access at the node level. I have 3 nodes (L1, L2, and L3) For example If L1= Americas L2 = Canada and US_Disti L1 and L2 will be my composite lists and we will have various attributes (KPIs) attached to them like Bookings or Sale proceeds etc. Now, If I am looking for…
Multiple Modules with same Line Items
Hello anaplan community, i try to build my first planning model. Today i am stuck in the following situation and i am not sure if its me using anaplan wrong. * 3 Planning level (C-Level Planning / top-down; Product Planning; Sales Planning) * The first level only plans three values of my Planning-Chain (x+y+z = Value) all…
If THEN ELSE syntax
Hello, I am having an issue with IF THEN ELSE forumla syntax. I have the following fuctioning forumla, in the context of converting weeks to months. IF Start Difference <= -23 AND Start Difference >= -28 AND End Difference >= 7 THEN ITEM(Week) ELSE BLANK I am trying to add a condition that says if the week start date is a…
Thousand format
I have the issue to change the line item format from 1,000,000 to 1,000 k. It's clear how to add "k", but how decrease the value to 1,000 without dividing? I mean it will be great to find the way how to change format, but not change the value. Thanks!
Is it possible to set up subset list using a function/formula?
First some backstory - This question was asked in hopes of solving the following problem, since you cannot enter formulas on the grid view of the list or on the subsets tab to populate the subset : I’ve got a list of employees which is 2000+ long. Around 5% population is non-permanent and as such not applicable to many…
Multiple Actuals
Greetings! The issue I am running into is I have a client who wants to pull in 2 sets of actuals. One set (not audited actuals) is for the budget and the other is for future forecasts (audited actuals). What they want to do is they want to bring in that second set of actuals (which some revises the first) without having it…
Data import rejection email
I am using Anaplan Connect to import the data in to the Module/Lists and would like to automate it with windows schedular. After the import there may be some rejections and is there a way I can get an email from Anaplan with rejection details / success message so that it will be easy to track the import status. Please…
How to make line items read only for few users?
Beginner question: I have a simple module with two lists (org and products) and three line items: Qty, Price, Sales. Qty is an input field. Price is an imported field. Sales is a calc. The Price field must be read only for few users for all forecast months. What are the steps to make the price field read only? I did not…
Referencing a property of a parent list in a list item
Need to reference the property of a Parent list in a list item of a module Example Module: Deals List Item: SKU Tax Lists: SKU (Child), Product (Parent) Desired outcome: function: Deals.SKU Tax = Parent(SKU).Tax Property Please provide an example on how to accomplish.
Using OFFSET to retrieve prior period data from another module
Hello, I am attempting to retrieve prior period data from module 1 to module 2 and cannot seem to get the OFFSET function to work. However, when I use OFFSET to retrieve data from module 2 (same source and same target), the function works. What am I doing wrong? This Works in Module 2, Line Item Calc OFFSET(Entry,-12,0)…
Start Period less Date Now?
Hi! How can I get the difference between two time periods that will result in an absolute number? For example, 10/21/2013 less (the current date) 04/26/2016 = 30? Thank you!
Avoiding circular reference in Custom Time Dimension List
Hi Guys, I am using a custom time dimension list in a module as shown below. I am getting circular reference error when I try to fetch the "Ending Backlog of previous Period" into the "Begining Backlog of Current period". Is there a way to solve this problem without using the Native Time Dimension / formulas ? "PS- I have…

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