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Percentile formula
It would save a lot of time and space to have percentile formulas in Anaplan. Percentiles are very valuable to eliminate extreme values from data sets and improve the accuracy of our forecasting models. Having a percentile formula would address the need for a median formula at the same time. Further below are a few…
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Is there a way to view Months then Quarters then Years in a Module Applies to Time
Hi All, I have a Module which Applies to Time. Attached Screenshots. =>The possible view for the Timescale is Jan Feb Mar Q1 Apr May Jun Q2 Jul Aug Sep Q3 Oct Nov Dec Q4 FY =>But is it possible to have a view like this Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Regards, Sreeroop
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Optimizing Models, blueprint Analysis
Hi all, I am beginning my journey as a model builder in a company where one of the first task is to try to optimize the current Anaplan Models, I've followed the instructions given here to try to reduce the cell count in a specific module: Context: * Formula repeated several times in different line items and modules. And…
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Tech Talk with OEG: Performance triangle key takeaways from customers
The Anaplan Performance Triangle details the relationship between the number of users and the level of complexity in an Anaplan model to the performance of an Anaplan model, as explained by Mark Warren, Operational Excellence Group Platform Specialist in this article. The Performance Triangle considers: How many end-users…
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OEG Best Practice: Blueprint analysis: Model analysis techniques using Excel
What? A model analysis technique using metadata from your Anaplan model imported in to Excel, utilizing purpose-built formulas to identify line items of interest Why? We do this so that we have some extra information with which to arm ourselves when trying to optimize a model. It lets us look at every line item, apply the…
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Blueprint analysis and model optimisation
Lovely bit of solutionising to help our users perform their own optimisation and a great example of Anaplan and Excel being used together to great effect. Thanks to @MarkWarren for this and for sharing in our community! Check out the article here!
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Import Data Module and List at the same time
Hi everyone, I have this concern of my current model, since the user will be the one to add/upload the data. I need a friendly dashboard for them to upload the file to a Data Module. But what will happen if there are new data even amongst the lists inside of that uploaded file? So I made this small test, where I create 2…
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IFS function
One of the most powerful "recent" functions I've used in Excel is IFS(), where a single statement can replace multiple levels of IF THEN ELSE statements. From Microsoft's description: Generally, the syntax for the IFS function is: =IFS(Something is True1, Value if True1,Something is True2,Value if True2,Something is…
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10.2.4 Activity: Import Data into Employee Drivers Module
Not sure why this is happening?
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Get Min Date
Hi, I want to get min Date. I set Min as Summary. If any source item is blank, Summary shows blank. Is there any way to get min Date?
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CURRENTPERIODEND() does not work
Hi everyone, I was having trouble when I start learning working on a module with switchover. I set the switchover on and set the month. It started okay, until I want to get the data from the beginning until the end of the period. I used CURRENTPERIODEND() function. But when I check out the output it turns out empty. I…
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Calculation logic for different hierarchies
Hi In source module I am having Hierarchy list with 6 levels(L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,A) where A is lower level of hierarchy which is having some count line item. In target module I am having L5 as dimension with litem as Total Count. Scenario 1: Now we are moving A1, A2 from it's L5-1 to L5-2, where L4-1 is parent of L5-1 and L4-2…
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Compare two lists, one of it being numbered list
Can someone advise me how to compare two lists, one of it being number list ?
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How to create a boolean with Radio Button like properties?
Hi Everyone, I want to create a boolean line item in a module dimensioned by a list, which can only be true for one list item only at a time. Let's say, the list has 10 members and initially that boolean is false for every list item. User checks the boolean for list item 2 and then User checks the boolean for list item 5…
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13.3.1 Activity: Create Margin Summary Page
I don't see the option to create an APP. I've administrator role though. Help me sort this out please?
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10.2.2 Activity: Import Data into Non Employee Expenses Module
tHE TOTAL TAB VALUES WON'T SHOW?
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Level 2 - Sprint 1- 1.5.3.1
1.5.3.1 Create Filter and Saved View for DAT01 Module In the Data Hub model, DAT01 Beginning Inventory module, apply a filter and create a saved view: * Module Name: DAT01 Beginning Inventory * Saved View Name: Export The filter needs to work on one axis, so pivot the module view: * Columns: Line Items * Rows: SKU Flat…
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Level 2 - Sprint 1 - 1.5.6.2
Attached is the picture after the import. Can anyone let me know if its right.
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NUX Filters/Context Selectors should Match Old UX and View Functionality
If a View made up of multiple dimensions has top-level summary items selected is published to the NUX, the same functionality where the view would essentially be "locked" is incorrectly represented in the NUX. Context selectors appear and a user is able to filter on elements they shouldn't have access to in narrowed view.…
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[First Look] Tab Split View
Feature: Tab Split View Release Date: September 2022 Impact Assessment: Optional Change What is changing? A tab split screen (view) will now be available for both Workspace Administrators and End Users. This functionality is comparable to the undock feature in the classic experience. What are the benefits? With the tab…
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On-demand event based triggers
Is there a recommended way to utilize "callbacks" or "webhooks" with Anaplan? I have a use case where Anaplan needs to update Salesforce in real-time via an event based trigger. Use case summary: End-user inputs data into a dashboard, then clicks a process button to "submit" the data to an export ready saved view. The…
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Summing Values across dimensions
Hello - I have modules dimensionalized by an L3 hierarchy (Co/Dep/Sub) with the line items equaling Accounts that are "collected" through a LIS. Now I want to sum my values into an L4; which is just "L3" and "Account "strung together; but my formula of Sum - Lookup: the "L3" and "Account" attributes (Mapped to the L4) does…
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Quarter value of forecast for the Qtr in which switchover occurs
What are the alternative workarounds for this? When getting data from a line item Forecast version for a Quarter in which switchover occurs during the quarter, the QUARTERVALUE or [Lookup: <quarter>] return a value that only includes the Actuals amount for the month before the switchover date. (see screenshot)
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level 1 exam - model building activity 2
Question: In the Level 1 model, update the REV02 Volume Inputs Module to include a formula to pull data from the DATA02 SKU Volumes module When I enter the formula: 'DATA02 SKU Volumes'.Volumes , all my data in the REV02 Volume Inputs module erases and becomes zero. Also in the REV03 Margin Calculation Module. I have set…
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Vidéo - Gagner en efficacité avec la "New Modelling Experience" (2min 30)
Bonjour, Notre "New Modelling Experience" existe depuis déjà quelques mois. Et avec les récentes fonctionnalités, je vous propose cette vidéo récapitulant l'ensemble des nouveautés et des astuces pour gagner du temps dans votre modélisation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBcLmQNeuRk Lien vidéo Bien évidemment cette…
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11.3.4 Activity: Add Formulas to Profit & Loss Report Module
Hi everyone, it seems that I have made a mistake and I can't quite pin down where it is. Here is my table:
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6.6.4 Activity: Add Formulas to Time Setting Module
I am not sure why the Current Period Start isn't showing?
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Compounding Growth In Forecast Model
Afternoon, Composing a typical growth forecast. I am having an issue when my raw data ends. (FY23 is the last year). Then once I get into my forecast years, the lag function (and previous function) have nothing to pull from (zero value). LAG(Research Allocation Rate (Original), 1, 0) * (1+Growth Rate). So essentially for…
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Informatica to run process
Hi all, I want to run an Anaplan process from Informatica. How can I do it? I do not know what to put as source in the mapping and then the fields mapping as I just want to trigger the process, there's nothing like a source or target here. Thanks
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AND and OR logical operators
In our work we need to frequently use several layers of nested IF THEN ELSE statements. These could be greatly streamlined by introducing IF and OR logical operators to Anaplan. For example: IF A = 1 THEN IF B = 2 THEN TRUE ELSE 0 ELSE 0 could be replaced with IF AND(A = 1, B =2) THEN TRUE. In this context, these operators…