Data Integration

201 course activity 4
Hi ! I'm taking a class activity 4 of 201 and trying to import data of 2015headcount. But I failed to import in terms of stat and end date. I'm thinking the reason is that I used a different date format. So in the guide line, there is written " select the Rep Setup Line Item Tab in the mapping wizard and choose Custom…
System Default date
We are building dashboard with workflow, where user approve/reject demand plan, would like to keep system date so that we will know when user made changes. It would be great system default date and time can appear there. Thanks,
Add a "CREATE" action in a process
Dear Team, I think it would be very helpful to have the possibility to add a "CREATE" action in a process, It will help to push default values by default in list properties or line items Thank you
data import unsuccessful
Hi I am trying to import data from a .csv file into one of the list that I set it up, but the data import fails with the message ' New property combination found but name or code already exists'. Please see the screen shots attached for the setup. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Regards Prabakaran
Distinguish between List Item or Line Item
Dear Members, I am new to Anaplan, so I would request your generous help. Order Number or Transaction Number is a Line Item or List Item? And if the answer is List. Then let me know, if millions of transactions happen daily in any Retail chain or Bank. And if we create Numbered List for the Transaction, after 1 Billion…
Anaplan - Informatica Cloud upload only import
In Anaplan Connector - Informatica Cloud am trying to Upload Only Import and then make use of an existing process. I can perform these steps in Anaplan Connect, but not seeing how to make this happen in the Informatica Anaplan Connector. I see the checkbox for Upload Only Import on the Schedule->Advanced Target Properties…
Real Time Integrations!
Enhancement: As an Anaplan Workspace Admin, I would like the ability to do real time integration imports & exports directly in user facing models WITHOUT impacting the user experience. Problem Statement: Today we run an export every ten minutes, from a user facing model. When we run that export the blue processing box…
Anaplan Connect - Illegal Argument error
Hi, I tried to do the run on Anaplan Connect 1.4.1 Basic Authentication and this is what I receive as a message. I temporarily remove the password on the batch file. Please see attachment on the script with error Regards,
API: Running a process
So if I have created a process that I use via a dashboard button. Step 1: clears a list Step 2: The file to upload selection is available Step 3: You choose the file Step 4: You hit run The process runs manually without issue. If I use the Anaplan Connect, I created a .bat file and can trigger this process and it…
master data list synchronization between models
Master data lists needs often be synchronized between the Data Hub and spoke models. At the moment we do this as follows (for incremental loads): In the spoke model: 1. Set the property 'in use' of all list items on FALSE 2. Load in the data from Data Hub to your spoke model (incl. the TRUE flag for 'in use' property). 3.…
A way to identify import target
When a process contains several import with different input files (IDS) with targets that have long names it's impossible to distingush which file file stand for what. The screenshot below displays a situation when you can see two identical rows making it very confusing for an end user: Admin in this case may guess the…
Develop error when adding to a subset parent
When creating elements in a list that has a subset as parent, we can get an error because some element have the wrong parent. It would be very useful to have a more detailed error, with for example the rejected lines.
Data Mapping for Import failing
Dear Community, I need a help. I am trying to import import the Unit Cost and Sales Price. My file image 002 depicts desired output. Image 03 is the .csv file to be imported. But I am unsuccessful. I need help badly. Kindly guide me. I have shared screenshots for reference.
Import mapping should update if a line item is renamed
On a model to model, module to module import if the name of any of the below changes the import will still import into that line item as it was set up: -the target model -the source model -the target module -the source module -the target line item If: -the source line item is renamed then the import will not import that…
Actions
The action created for importing a .csv or text file does not save the mapping used. I can edit or view the mapping only if a module or list is imported from another module or list. Sometimes while importing a file there are possibilities the file has wrong header names and hence they are not mapped. To view the mapping…
How can I return the current date in line item?
How can I return the current date in a line item i.e. automatically get Anaplan to show the current date in date format so that it updates each day? Tweakbox Tweakbox Tweakbox Many thanks, iosman
Exporting table from DB into file with all data from table including zero data rows/columns
Hi, I have this table in a dashboard and when I export this table into an excel file, it only shows the rows that have a number > 0. See pics attached. How can i export it so that it exports the whole table, including everything that has 0? Thanks! Amanda
Ability to authenticate as an SSO user with Anaplan connect
-Submitting for the client - United Laboratories Inc. At the moment, any user has to be made "exception user" to run actions through Anaplan connect. Let's say, the user has access to multiple work-spaces. In some work-spaces, the user is toggled as an "exception user" to use Anaplan connect. In some workspaces, the user…
Automatic unique codes for nonumbered lists
A unique identifier is required for items in a non-numbered list. There shouldn't be an option to edit it even by administrators (analogue of #-code in numbered lists) An example of the enhancement: Add another system property called for example (system code) and make it noneditable but accessible through formulas and…
Currency Page Selector/Filter
Hi, I need to be able to create a DB that allows me to choose what currency to display. At the moment I have data in various currencies, a currency conversion module has been made which hosts GBP, Local Currency and USD. I've created the FX List. What I need to do now is on the dashboard somehow create a page selector that…
Introduction to Model Building Couse Guide
Hi all In the training course 102, extra line items should be created, but i cant find the guide or requirements for this. Where can I see what is include in "Sales Performance", "Sales Region Roll Up", "Company profit"...etc? thanks in advance. Tsuyoshi
Updation of master data and its reflection in spoke model
I performed an incremental load / full load of the master data(lists) from my Data Hub to a Spoke Model. Now, in my data hub, I renamed a list item in one of my lists and I want to update the same in my spoke model in some way without having to manually change the same in the spoke model. Is there any way to handle this…
Google Chrome Extension to make long formulas easier to read
Hi everyone, I created the chrome extension Anaplan Formulator to make long formulas easier to read in the native formula editor. The extension inserts a return before and after each IF, THEN, and ELSE in the formula. Please take a look and let me know what you think! Thanks, Ryan
how to load data into sub-products in line items.
Hi All, i am facing a small issue while loading actual data into line items. we have two products category. Products L1 Examples : TR,TW,UC.,,, Sub Products L2 TR_M, TR_Q, TR_HY, TW_M, UC_M .,,,,, Data file contains both products and sub-products can any one help me solve this. i am loading data via list to module. getting…
Aggregation function for non-list data type
Currently the aggregation functions only work towards list data type. This disallows to fully replace VLOOKUP function in Excel. Please add at least some additional functionality: for example to search for FIRSTNONBLANK using text data type. That would allow to more easily deal with data without need to maintain excessive…
Remove "Display Name" duplication for numbered lists during export
When exporting the data from a numbered list field "Display name" is duplicated by a property that is selected as a displayed name. One of them should be removed as it adds additional clutter and confuses the customer. This would help to tidy and organize lists/number lists a lot better. Currently it's confusing for end…
Numbered List import issue while using 'Combination of Properties' with "Month" as unique identifier
Use Case and Workaround: I am trying to import data into numbered list using "Combination of Properties" option. The catch is, my only unique identifier is "Month". I have records for a GL Account by Cost Center by Product and by Location. And will have same combination coming in as Trial Balance records but for different…
Saved View in Import
Hi, I just want to clarify something. Please see attachment. Regards,
Code for Numbered list
When I want to create member(s) in a Numbered list, I can create it by inserting in the list (without having to mention a code) or through 'Create' action without having to specify a code at the time of creation. Why does an import action into a numbered list needs a code or combination of property for creating list…
Saving changes to selections on a Dashboard
On a dashboard, you may want to hide or show additional rows or columns. If you make any changes to your selections, and close the dashboard, your changes will be lost. In order to save changes to selections, you can go into Page Selector Options, uncheck the 'Show module name' button and click 'OK'. Then go back in to…

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