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Create a Formula to Reference a User's Model Role
Dynamic cell access can be extremely challenging with long user lists, especially if you want a user's read/write abilities to be dependent on their model role. If we were able to reference a user's model role via a formula, we could create role specific criteria for dynamic cell access.
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Introducing the Optimizer Toolbox
What is the Optimizer Toolbox? The Optimizer Toolbox is a Model Builder’s reference guide that details common linear program constructions for themes such as allocation, scheduling, and time-phasing. Each theme is dissected in a sequence of modules that progress from simple to complex. For example, the “drawer” on…
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1.4.3.2 Import Data & Add Formula
Can someone help me figure out what formula I need here? All the columns are filled. What am I missing?
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How to calculate number of months between two dates when one date falls outside of model time range
I am needing to calculate the number of months between two dates, one of the dates falls outside of the model time range. I am needing this so I can do a straight line depreciation cacluation but the # of months formula returns a blank value because of the date/time range isue.
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Data Encoding & Feature Scaling
Was wondering if: * there are Data Encoding features (like one-hot encoding) available to process categorical data into ordinal/numeric values, so that they can be fed into forecasting/ML algorithms available in Anaplan. * there are Feature Scaling (min-max) methods available to bring columns within specified ranges. For…
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Forecasting Sales
Hi, How to forecast data for future months? I have data for FY23 and I want to forecast the Sales for FY24. I have two line items: Sales and Quantity. Is it also possible to forecast the two of them? Thanks
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Calculation Effort column for Classic Engine
In the world of Anaplan modeling, performance is key. Slow model calculations can be a major bottleneck, impacting productivity and decision-making. But what if you could pinpoint exactly what’s causing the slowdown? Enter the Calculation Effort column — a powerful new feature designed to help you identify and address…
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using the cumulate function
Hi all, I am trying to use the CUMULATE function to cumulate actuals (number formatted line item) over a subset of periods 'SS Periods Current year' (a subset of custom list, not Anaplan time). I first thought that I could not cumulate because I was using a subset, but even replacing the subset with the full list did not…
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Ability to select versions as a list formatted line item for use in lookup statements
Versions are useful as they allow switchover functionality enabling a user to both enter a forecast on a line and see actuals in the same line item. However, comparing versions to eachother (any version to any other version dynamically) requires a "Versions List" and logic to engage that list with the Version you want to…
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New Function To Convert Date Format to Text Format
It would be very useful to have this functionality rather than convert to numbers through DAY, MONTH, YEAR and back to text through TEXT function. Best practice would dictate to split these functions out but this increases clutter and causes unnecessary calculations in models.
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OEG Best Practice: Formula structure for performance
Thinking through the results of a modeling decision is a key part of ensuring good model performance; in other words, making sure the calculation engine isn’t overtaxed. This article highlights some ideas for how to lessen the load on the calculation engine. Formulas should be simple; a formula that is nested, or uses…
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Level 1 Model Building Exam Activity 5 - Stuck!
I have been stuck on this activity for the past 2 days and do not know what I am doing wrong: This is the formula I tried for Bonus: For bonus: IF Employed? THEN Salary * 'EMP03 Employee Drivers by Role’.Bonus % [LOOKUP: 'EMP03 Employee Drivers by Role’.Department, LOOKUP: 'EMP03 Employee Drivers by Role’.Role] ELSE 0 And…
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Convert CUMULATE functions to PREVIOUS | Model Optimization Team series
Hello! Welcome to the Model Optimization team's monthly blog post. This is an eight-part series, following the topics we see occurring most frequently in slow customer models. Our aim is to inform and guide how to build with best practice intentions for these model building topics. Each month, two of our analysts will take…
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Using Network cards for dynamic org charts
Hi, We came across org charts (Hierarchy Charts) which are a great functionality. However, we want the client to be able to do scenario planning on the hierarchy and by Month. E.g. John could report to Smith in Jan, but in Feb , he report to Molly. Since Org Charts cannot refresh dynamically unless you incorporate time…
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Reducing calculation effort
Currently looking to make use of the feature where can now see the calculation effort entailed in certain line items and I've already been able to eliminate or refine a number of elements in various modules but just wanted to check in terms of best approach to take to this next one. I have included a copy of the formula…
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Renaming the line item - Best Practices
Hello all, I need to rename a line item in a large model, I am wondering what are the best practices to do this? What should I consider before renaming to avoid destroying the model? Thank you in advance for your help!
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How to convert month to text?
I am needing to convert month to text as we have a specific nomenclature we use for our company (i.e, if the current month/pay period is May but the pay accrual month is April I am needing to have a text display for May 25 as AprilPayMay25). I've done a lookup table in the past but was hoping for a formula that could do…
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How to get value from time dimensioned module to non-time?
Hello, I have a module DEM03.1 Mapping (CV&ADI) with Time dimension and LIST03 SKU with the same List but without time. I'd like to get first non blank value from Date of introduction Line Item in DEM03.1 (1 pic) to Date of Introducton in LIST03 SKU (Pic 2). How can I do it?
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Dynamic Average Calculation
I want to create a functionality where the end user will select a start and end month from a pick list and based upon the difference in months Anaplan will calculate the average revenue. Revenue data is already available in the module in one of the line item. Can this be achieved through MOVINGSUM() ? If yes, how do it…
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Converting price
I have a module called FX01 Currency Rates. It has 6 Currencies and their rates for 2024, monthly. I have another Module called REV04 Sales Volume Budget. where by customer and SKU there's an input for volume and price. The price is by SKU currency. The SKU currency is brought in a line item. I want to have a rate line…
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How to Aggregate Monthly Data to Yearly When Time Summary is Set to None
Hello Anaplanners. I have a module dimensioned by Month, but the Time Summary for my key line item is set to None to optimize space. However, I need to bring this data into another module that is dimensioned by Year. Since the time summary is disabled, the values don't automatically roll up to the yearly level. Would…
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App: Formular and Function Resources
Hey, new here and starting out with the Model Builder I course. In Lesson 6 there is shown how to download the Formular and Function App. Unfortunateley this Video seeems outdated so i can't find this resource. Any trick here?
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Unexpected Model Size Increase After Updating Custom Time Range
Hi Anaplan Community, I recently updated a custom time range in my model and noticed an unexpected increase in model size. Previously, my custom time range started in FY22 with 4 periods, and the total model size was 78 GB. After updating the start period to FY23 (keeping the number of periods at 4), the model size…
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Does the "Anaplan Formulas & Function" app still works?
Hello, Does the "Anaplan Formulas & Function" app still works? When clicking on "Download this app" I'm directed to a page "HTTP Status 400 - bad request". Thanks, Evrard
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Many to Many Sum in a single step?
I am in the middle of a model build and am running into a situation where I feel like there should be an efficient option to do a calculation, but I can't figure out a way to do it without a 'staging' line item that bloats the model. As the title says, I have a 'Many to Many' relationship - a single Deal can be tagged to…
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Autocalc of nonadjacent cells
In as much detail as possible, describe the problem or experience related to your idea. →Anaplan can autocalc on an area, but it cannot autocalc between cells that are not adjacent. I want to be able to use autocalc even if I select cells that are not adjacent. Currently, if the cells are not adjacent, our users have to…
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How to map one to many products in Anaplan?
Hello, I have the following problem. I am trying to associate Customer Part Number, which is a unique product code in the customer's store with the SKU that exists in my store. For example, the customer sells a set of furniture, a table and 4 chairs, as one code in his store, and in my store there will be two separate SKU…
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SLA Function for Call Center Planning
I need some clarification on how/what the SLA function is calculating. Here I have an example of a call center planning scenario where I first input an SLA, Target Response Time, Average Arrival Rate and Average duration to get # of servers using the AGENTS function. I then allow for adjustment to # agents and re-calculate…
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Level 2 Model Building Conclusion - DEM04 Demand Export Demand values
Hi, Could someone please help me with the following? Solution DEM04 should be this: My DEM04 Demand Export: My values are way higher, Demand line item is not for each product SKU. How can I fix this? My DEM04 blueprintview: Baseline Forecast: Thanks in advance!
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Faster method for SUM from multiple sources
Hi Everyone, Can anyone confirm which of the below is faster? Final Line Item = Module A. Line Item A [SUM: A, SUM: B, SUM:C] + Module B. Line Item B [SUM: A, SUM: B, SUM:C ] Line Item 1 = Module A. Line Item A [SUM: A, SUM: B, SUM:C] , Line Item 2 = Module B. Line Item B [SUM: A, SUM: B, SUM:C ] , Final Line Item = Line…