Data Integration

Can one control the order of a Module Export to Singular Columns?
Hi there, I need to get a very specific order to my Export to Tabular Singlular Columns. Right now I cannot seem to control the order of columns that comes out. Is this possible to do? Thanks in advance for your help.
Import of data into the module with Subsidiary Views (use of subsets list on line item)
Hi, anaplaners! Can you help me figure out the import of data into the module with frequent use of the list subsets? The module is P&L report, where each article is a separate Line Item. For each article, it is planned to assign its own subset of the list "Cost Centers" to optimize the place in the module. Also, subsets on…
Option to remove column headers in CSV export
Description of the enhancement required: When using a grid lay-out for the export to CSV, Anaplan will also give the headers of the line items in the module. This isn't very convenient for us because SAP (where we upload the export) doesn't recognize these headers. Therefore it would be very handy to have the option to…
Anaplan Connect 1.4 Import Issue
Am migrating our Anaplan Connect batch files from 1.3.3.5 to 1.4 and all is going well except that when it comes to running an import routine it fails because the first column of data in the upload file is titled "crazy character"name rather than just name. Is this a glitch or something else? Works fine with the original…
OEG Best Practice: Imports and exports and their effects on model performance
Overview Imports are blocking operations. To maintain a consistent view of the data, the model is locked during the import, and concurrent imports run by end users will need to run one after the other and will block the model for everyone else. Exports are blocking for data entry while the export data is retrieved, and…
Data Integration
Data Integration can be a large and complex topic. These lessons will help you get on the road to understanding your integration options. Note: These courses are also part of the Level 3 Model Builder Training available on the Learning Center (learning.anaplan.com). They are provided here as informational only. If you need…
Replicate column headers on dashboard PDF export
Description of the enhancement required: Replicated the column header in a dashboard PDF export, when the grid is split on multiple pages. An example of the enhancement: When you try to export a dashboard in a PDF, the column header (the month for example) are not replicated on the second page and the following. I can't…
Need to trigger informatica job from Anaplan dashboard
Hi team, I need to confirm if Anaplan provides any functionality so that we can trigger the jobs in informatica cloud from Anaplan dashboard. There is a requirement in which I have to click the button from dashboard and it will trigger my informatica job to load the data from my source system into Anaplan Model. Could…
Ability to copy export label settings from one export to another
The ability to copy label settings from one export action to another would be very helpful. If there are several similar export actions with different filters that need the same list properties, this would be useful, as the person creating the action would no longer have to select each property one by one.
Planning for Efficient Imports
Take time to determine the most efficient way of pulling your data in. With multiple views, it is common to think about each view separately, but when it comes to importing data, a holistic view is key. For instance, if you would like to see a current roll-up of sellers to teams and a historical view (i.e. – which seller…
March 10, 2018 Release Discussion
Do you have feedback on the the March 10, 2018 Anaplan platform release? Share your thoughts below! Click the Reply button below to post.
Importing Excel data to a module by using hierarchical list
Hello Anaplan community, I would like to import data from Excel source to a module using a hierarchical list. In my data Excel source, I do not have the column Parent, which will helps me to import data with the specific list. Let's imagine I have an hierchical list that contains 3 subset lists : A, B and C. In my data…
Option to select a file when importing into users
As per email from Anaplan Support: Currently, for an action uploading data into a Users list, the file is not able to be selected at the start of the action. This file would need to be changed manually in the actions menu by going to Import Data Sources and choose new source. Then pick the file with the same exact name as…
Dynamic Subtotal in the Excel Addin
Hi gang, Very interested to have a dynamic subtotal in the Excel Addin please. So lets say I select several items in a product hierarchy or just two out of my 3 channels. Here I would like the API to refresh the subtotal of these items instead of pulling in the explicit rows/columns selected. There would need to be a…
ERROR: "API invocation failed: Illegal argument"
Good morning, i receive following error when trying to edit the import data source: "API invocation failed: Illegal argument" In the same time even if source is pointed to production and users have access to the workspace- system gives error "You do not have access to the source workspace" Any thoughts?
Mapping Line Items to List Items with huge data
I am unable to import data from my source module to target module because data in source module is under list item whereas in the target module it is under hierarchical line items. The source module has 79 lakh cells under each line item which needs to be mapped into 600 source module list items, it needs to find the…
REST api to Execute Import Action Error
I have a java application where I'm trying to execute an import action using the REST API and am getting the returned status of 415 (unsupported media type) from the post. I'm following the syntax defined in the online help:…
Excel Add In v3 - Install failed with "Install Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable"
I've tried installing the add in several times with the same error - "Product: Anaplan Excel Add-in (Single User) -- Please download and install Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable option "vcredist_x86.exe" to proceed." I've downloaded and installed the C++ package, both x64 and x86 versions (PC is installed with Windows 10…
Ability to Export Actions List
The ability to export the actions in the actions list, specifically for imports would be highly beneficial. For one, it would be a great matrix for the client to retain for documentation. The other benefit of an export is that you would be able to change column width to actually read the source and targets. Right now, you…
October 13, 2018 Release Discussion
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Capturing Anaplan Error message Using iPass: ICS
HI Team, I have requirement where i need to Capture Error messages with data row using iPass. I run Anaplan as below:- 1 Load data in Import List action using iPass (I am able to captue anaplan error along with data row) 2 Run Anaplan process which actually calling different actions within anaplan I have issue with…
Data hub - can I import from a list subset in a different model?
Trying to start using data hub methodology and I have a Master data list of GL account and a Gross Margin subset. In a separate model I want to bring in only GL's relating to Gross Margin but I can't work out how to import just the GM subset of my list. Is this possible?
Anaplan Connect network traffic flow
Hi all, I need to know the architecture of Anaplan Connect in order to decide how to set up the server where Anaplan Connect runs. Is the network traffic from Anplan Connect to Anplan and Anaplan to Anaplan Connect bi-directional? Thanks.
Migrating from Anaplan Connect 1.3.x.x. to Anaplan Connect 1.4.x
This article covers the necessary steps for you to migrate your Anaplan Connect (AC) 1.3.x.x script to Anaplan Connect 1.4.x. For additional details and examples, refer to the latest Anaplan Connect User Guide. The changes are: * New connectivity parameters. * Replace reference to Anaplan Certificate with Certificate…
Anaplan Connect - Use of Certificate in script does not work
Hello, I have the following script written up to update a module to hold Today's date and time. The script worked fine when I was using my username and was prompted for the password. As I am looking to schedule this script everyday, I want ahead and downloaded the certificate linked to my user and changed the script as…
Cant edit saved Import
A month ago I created an Import from a CSV file to a numbered list, included the import in a process action and published the action to a dashboard. When a user clicks on the button they are asked to browse to a source CSV file and click OK. If the CSV file is in the expected format the Import works. However if something…
When coping a model, update self referenced import sources to '-'
When creating a copy of a model for development or other purposes, import actions that are created using modules/list for the source model (self referencing) the import source is not updated to reference the new model, but the original model that was copied from. I am expecting the model reference to be '-' indicating that…
Import to a List
Hi, I have created an action to import from module to numbered list(List X) with properties. There is a list formated line item(Format: List A) exists in saved view. List A has list items in such a way that abc123 and ABC123 belongs to List A. When I run import action, action runs throwing error for above list item. Please…
Ability to import from subsidiary view
I want to be able to import from a subsidiary view. Business Reason: I don't want to have to create multiple modules for single line items with different dimensionality. If the column in a subsidiary view had an underlying name then using it as the source of an import would be possible.
Anaplan Connect to MS Access
Hi All, I am trying to use Anaplan Connect to import data from MS Access table to Anaplan list. The table has only one column containing list values. I have created Anaplan import action based on text file with similar structure i.e. one column file. I create jdbc.properties file as below jdbc.connect.url=…

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