Modeling

Which filter will have most optimized result?
Hi @MarkWarren and Anaplan Experts, Is there performance impact on filtering in below scenarios (assuming its a complicated filtering logic)? Question1:The Boolean Filter line item is a subsidiary view in a module. If this is applied does it work slower than say a Filter line item which I move to different module to remove…
Is there a function that checks the name of a list item in a module and returns specific data?
Hello, I am trying to build a UX dashboard that displays data from two different modules. In D01 Slots (PAGES: Version, Locations, Resource Groups, and Teams. COLUMNS: Time. ROWS: Product Names and one line item "Slots"). Module D01 allows me to see the number of slots each product uses. In D02 (PAGES: Version, Locations,…
What is Managed By functionality?
Anaplan model building level 1 virtual class
Can anyone update me on when the Anaplan model building level 1 virtual class will start?
INV01
INV01
Formula Calculation
I am writing calculation formula which I am struggle a little, hoping anyone can help me out. When writing calculation formula in Excel, we can use ( ) to group the calculation together, but Anaplan does not work the same way or am I work? Is there a way to group calculation together within Anaplan? Thanks in advance,
Hide rows with zeros in UX
I have a UX grid, which has a couple of dimensions. Depending on what selections they make using the selectors the grid can show rows with zeros in all columns. How can I automatically hide rows with zeros? I don't think I can link to a boolean with a formula like 'Show = Actuals <> 0' because the selection can change (if…
Version
Hello Community, I have one module with version as dimension. In resultant module no version dimension is used How it is possible to flow value to resultant module..... Thankyou In advance Regards, JEEVAK
Level 3 Sprint 2 : Assign Action
Hello, I am trying to set up the Assign action with filter by Country & Segment. I have the two list formatted properties in the G4T Territory>Account# list, but I'm not getting any option to select these while setting up the Assign action. Can someone help me understand what am I missing here? Thanks! Richa
Trying to look up a LI for the previous 6 month average
Hi, I'm trying to look up a LI for the previous 6 months average using a TIMESUM. The formula is working but no numbers are appearing. Not sure why the numbers are not appearing. The formula is below. Thank you
Activity 3.3.5.1 Create Inventory Ordering Module - 0 as shipping time
Hi, I am having issues with getting the correct values for Shipping Time Weeks in INV01 Inventory ordering model. The formula used for this is 'TRA01 Shipping Metrics by Week'.'Shipping Time (Week)'[LOOKUP: 'SYS08 SKU Details'.Product, LOOKUP: Shipping Method] and that should be correct I think. See below screenshot for…
Not getting same values in rep04
Can anyone help having issue in getting different value in rep04
Anaplan Map Chart of India
Hello Team, Anaplan map chart is very useful display for the users however it's restricted to only few countries in Anaplan. Currently I have few Indian Clients who are actively looking for India map chart. Do we have anything in the pipeline for the same? If not, I would suggest we include that in future release, it will…
Activity 3.3.5.1 Create Inventory Ordering Module - multiple issues
I am having multiple issues with the formulas in the Inventory Ordering Module. First of all, I don't understand why I Have 0 as Beginning inventory for Nutzo Bar_En with the formula IF 'SYS01 Time Settings By Week'.'NOT First Week of Timescale?' THEN PREVIOUS(Ending Inventory) ELSE 'DAT01 Beginning Inventory'.Beginning…
What is the major difference between Anaplan connect and actions
I want to know the main difference between using of anaplan connect and actions. What is different between production list and production data. Please give me the information.it will be helpful for me.
Option to hide Parent/Summary item in dropdown list
We should have the option to hide the Parent/Summary item when used as dropdown list. Sometimes end users don't prefer to see this as they cannot select these items in the dropdowns list... And this confuses them.
What is the best function on the below use case: TimeSum or MovingSum ? (For best performance)
Hi, Generally it is suggested to use the TimeSum function if my target is not dimensioned by time. If my target is dimensioned by time, it is better to use MovingSum. But MovingSum doesn't allow start period parameter other than the number data type. What can we do if my target is dimensioned by time and my start period…
Mapping Module no time dimension to time
Hello, I have a csv import that is not dimensioned by time and date in the same cell. It can not be changed for a monthly process import. I am 90% of the way there. I created an import module (not dimensioned by time) and a reporting module that is dimensioned by time. I am able to pull in the data to the reporting module…
Text Functions
There should be a function to convert Date to Text -- call it TEXTDATE(x)
Drill Through/Link External Source Mapping to a given line item
Be able to list or link to a URL the original source information when there is no deeper level. EG. In a source data module, if drill down is completed the admin has the ability to attach a URL to the source material (if it is an extract/table that was pulled from, view, etc.) and if it is entered having the view/field…
Display fiscal year label as FYXX/XX for cross year configuration
Hi, My company is using a fiscal year that is not aligned to the conventional Jan-Dec period hence it will cross over the calendar year. In the Time settings, we can choose to align the fiscal year label to start or end month but the format is still FYXX. However it will be clearer if we can use a format like FY22/23…
Formula error when trying to remove 'Use Switchover'
I have a group of calculated line items that I want to remove the 'Use Switchover' functionality from so they don't pull in Actuals data. However, when I try to untick the box in blueprint mode, I get an error message saying that the formula is invalid. Would be helpful to understand the connection between formula and 'Use…
How to calculate within the list items to get the maximun of the items from the first to current?
Hi everybody! Need help to do the calcution within the list. Here is a list with items(#1,#2,#3,...), and properties of Input and Output. The Output is supposed to be the maximun value of the input from #1 to the current item as below table. Anyone has solutions about this? I found it difficult to calculate list…
How to Avoid the Top Anaplan Implementation Mistakes, Continued
Back in June, we were so fortunate to have nearly 700 people attend our live session discussing ways to avoid some of the most challenging Anaplan implementation tasks. In this blog, we summarize the top 10 as well as add a few more that were brought up by you during the session. Discover the best ways to prevent the most…
Line Item Subsets and Summaries
I'm running into a curious situation where I'm trying to use the Summary of a module that includes a Line Item Subset downstream in another module. I'll walk through the situation below. I built a single module to drive my line item subset, and I created a "top level" or summary item: I created a line item subset that…
calculation
Hi experts I have use a list for time dim. and i considered four week in every month . i just want that in first 3 week there is the 7 days in the week and in 4th week there should be rest of day in that particular month . i cant get how we can do this when we used time dim. as a list . suggest me that process I have also…
L2 Conculsion Exam Q6
Hi Community, My DEM04 DEMAND EXPORT module has Cell Count of 776,882 cells. I can't get it lower. Can you give me a steer on what I'm missing here please. Thanks, Chris,
Modeling advice: How to build item level discounts for set time periods
Looking for help and advice on how to build out a discount function in our model. My company manufactures products and sells them to stores, for this example let's say our customers are Target and Walmart. Our business will give special discounts on specific items (~10 items) for specific time periods, like May 2nd through…
modules properties documentation
I am unable to find Anaplan documentation on some module properties like user list, parent, is summary, code, brought forward and start of section and their use cases . It would be great help if anyone has link on documentation related to these properties and ideas on their use case.
Option to **** Formula Error Toasting
Most of the modelers know what is wrong with their formula, the moment they press enter and it starts toating system. There should be an option to **** the error processing in case of formula errors.

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