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Assigning List item based on Text line items and looking up - COMPLEX
Hi Community, To give the backstory of this - I have a module, where I first import one data file into, with Loan-Hedge ID List) and line items as the dimensions. The second file I import is a similar one, also with Loan-Hedge ID (List) and line items as the dimensions. When importing the first file, these Loan-Hedge IDs…
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Ability to sum based on boolean
Description of enhancement required Ability to allow to aggregate using Boolean mapping. Currently mapping can only be applied over List elements. It would simplify many formulas if we could simply SUM/PRODUCT over TRUE/FALSE Boolean values. An example of enhancement - See example below *List called "Client" with 3 items.…
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ISNUMBER function
There is currently no way no easy way to identify whether data is numeric or not. The workaround for X is to check the following set of conditions: NOT (VALUE(X) <= 0 OR VALUE(X) >= 0) Currently this is certainly not a consistent approach and there is always a risk that the comparison operators ("<=" and ">=") will start…
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Community perspective: Version compare and dynamic module line item description update
There are times when we need to generate output modules with the ability for version comparison. Although Anaplan has its own version comparison function, sometimes we need to build a dynamic scenario creation and comparison function. Please see Planual instructions for versions before proceeding with custom versions, as…
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Forecast Function in Anaplan
Hi team, Can i know if we have an equivalent function for forecast() from excel in Anaplan. In Excel we have Excel FORECAST function The FORECAST function in Excel is used to predict a future value by using linear regression. In other words, FORECAST projects a future value along a line of best fit based on historical…
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Statistical Functions Package: Normal Distribution
Concept: Include basic Statistical Functions in Anaplan Description: I miss some basic statistical functions among the available functions. These formulas are extremely useful when it comes to calculate chances or risks, which is a common and useful bit within the forecast calculations. A good example is the lack of a…
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3.3.5.6
Have been trying the Shipping cost variance formula but could not crack it. Help?
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Cumulate a moving target
Hey Anaplanners! Hopefully a fun one and not just my own short-circuiting. I'm working through a capacity allocation rankcumulate, where my list items(SKUs) have a target for a month, and multiple sites that can produce units towards that target. My issue is that the cumulation is correctly grouping by SKU group (family)…
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Dynamic Cells Calculation (DCC)
This feature would allow to selectively switch between "Calculation" or "Manual Input" on a specific LineItem. Much like the DCA, the DCC would be based on a boolean. When True, the formula would apply but when False the user would be allowed to type data. This would allow to make Anaplan much more dynamic and greatly…
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Calculate the difference between two dates (days/months)
Calculating the difference between two dates is a common requirement and one that you will likely need to do at some point. Below you will find the best practice for calculating the difference between two days, and the best practice for calculating the difference between two months. While there are multiple ways to get to…
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Stock Re-balancing between Stores
Hi Anaplan Experts, I'm trying to calculate the re-balancing of stocks from one store to another based on the logic below. Step 1: Rank Supplying Stores based on their available stock to give (OUT) Step 2: Rank Requesting Stores based on their needed stock to take (IN) Step 3: Re-allocate available stocks from Supplying…
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what would be the formula for referring Previous year value in current year ?
For example, I want to refer the value of last year july 2022 in current month July 23. the line item is Past year revenue where I just want to show same month revenue from previous year, how could I achieve that?
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How to pull the annual total from the month forecast module?
Much appreciate if someone can help with this one. Source module: monthly expense list: cost center & expense type Dimension: time (by month, with year total FY23); version (actual & forecast) Line item: expense Target module: Annual summary list: cost center & expense type Line item: expense, budget, variance, % NO TIME…
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LEVEL 2 SPRINT 3 3.3.5.2 Shipping time weeks
For Shipping Time weeks, below was the logic i applied and it went through, however the data i am getting is '0' 'TRA01 Shipping Metrics by Week'.'Shipping Time (Week)'[LOOKUP: 'SYS08 SKU Details'.Product, LOOKUP: Shipping Method] to further break down i searched for other modules for shipping method dimension but no…
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why is the summary not showing even when its enabled...
i have to refer sum in another module but it shows 0 since the sum is not showing here
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Ability to Comment Code
The ability to put comment blocks and indents within your formulas, so as to allow model builders to better document and format their code within the models for readability and understanding purposes. This will help align Anaplan's language back to the basic features all other development languages used in an enterprise…
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Planning Gross Margin % and other Ratio metrics at levels above the bottom level
Pretty much everyone would agree that Gross Margin % (GM%) is a REALLY important metric when planning your business. It’s a key performance indicator for healthy past performance, and a key driver for future investment decisions and performance management. Employees are frequently bonused on revenue and margin goals – so…
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Level 2 Sprint 3 3.3.6
Hi, I'm having difficulties in the Shipping Cost and Final Shipping Cost line items. The formula I used for both: Shipping Cost: Final Shipment Amount / 1000 * 'TRA01 Shipping Metrics by Week'.'Cost per 1000 Units'[LOOKUP: 'SYS08 SKU Details'.Product, LOOKUP: Shipping Method] Final Shipping Cost:…
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Summing on Period (Quarter)
Hi, I need some help in summing on the maturity period (quarters). Module 1: no time dimension, standing data showing loan amounts in various currencies, and maturities. Module 2 is dimensioned by time (quarters) and the loan amounts are converted at the quarterly FX rates. Module 3 is dimensioned by time (quarters) and I…
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Calculating the average of a balance sheet item for quarterly / annual totals
I have a number of balance sheet accounts (e.g. Closing Receivables*) for which I need to calculate the average value. This should be calculated as follows: - Monthly: average between the current month and prior month value - Quarterly Total: average of the last 4 data points - Annual Total: average of the last 13 data…
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3.3.5.3 Check your Work
My numbers are slightly off for some of them. I am not sure if one of my formulas is messed up, or what the issue is. If anyone can maybe point me in the right direction.
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Confirmed PO Delivery - offset function
Hi i am trying to determine the formula of this line item - confirmed PO Delivery for INV01 inventory ordering module in Sprint 3 was working on the hints given to use offset function and if PO request if 1 came up with this but couldn't quite figure out how to use the offset function if PO submitted = 1 then offset ( ?,…
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11.3.4 Activity: Add Formulas to Profit & Loss Report Module
Hi. requesting assistance in this part. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have transfer the file as directed but the number for forecast do not match. The data should be like this. Thank you
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Return True if any Cell Value Within a Time Range Meets a Condition
Hello, I'm trying to display a submit checkbox (boolean) on the dashboard. However, I only want the checkbox to be available if the cell value for all years have a value greater than 0. The years you see in the image is a Time Range (so, not Model Calendar). I would appreciate any insights on how to approach this. Thanks.
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12.4.3 Activity: Create Saved Views for Size Margin Report - ***Numbers are off***
I can not seem to understand why my numbers are off. Please help, I have been staring at this for 2 hours
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why are the values not rolling up to parent by default in attached photo
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3.5.5 Activity: Create Distribution Center Summary UX Page
HI, struggling a little to create below view I am able to achieve below using DAT01 but not able to remove the summaries.
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Option to not include current period in YTD calculation but in YTG instead
Description of the enhancement required: YTD calc should NOT include the current week and YTG should include the current week. How would this engancement improve your processes: I do several YOY indexes and they are all incorrect because of this. When I compare YTD this year to YTD prior year there is always extra data in…
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How to use the RANK function
Hi everyone. I would like to use RANK function and extract only the data for the most recent date. However, the module have over 10 million cells. RANK function cannot be used... What should I do now? The following error message is displayed. Best regards.
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REP04 L1 - Datatype error
Hello, I am completing the Level 1 Model Builder but am getting an error during one of the exam questions. I am pretty sure my formulae are correct but i dont understand what the error is telling me nor what to look to resolve. It is: 'Datatype mapping used for aggregation doesn't match any dimension of the result'. Can…