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Workspace size
Monitoring the size of the workspace is crucial in Anaplan, since you must not exceed the allocated size. In general, what advice do you have? Thank you Julien
Waterfall chart
Hi, I'm working on some data that I'd like to present as a cascade chart, but I have no idea how to do it. Unless I'm mistaken, this type of chart isn't available by default. Do you have any tips or advice? Any examples? Thanks in advance, Julien
How to get subtotals for a filtered view instead of Grand totals
Facing challange to get the exact totals for Q1 Q2 line items(it should be 21250), Can somebody please suggest a way to get subtotals intead of grand totals. My Summary should be dynamic.
Default today's date on UX
Hi everyone, I am trying to make a UX Page with today's date as default. That means, everyday when I enter in my UX page, I will see today's date (so the date will change everyday) and the figures related to the date, will change accordingly. Any ideas or tips&tricks? Thanks a lot (should be like the weather forecast you…
Issue with double counting bed types
We added new bed types to eventually move from the old "All Beds, single, double" I inputted the data into the new bed types Went to double check flow into other modules and found that they are being double counted even though I blanked the original columns out. I am not sure why it is still counting All Beds even if it is…
Optimizer Hands on experience guide is missing
I have found this great Optimizer: Hands-on exercises page, which supposedly contains a sample model and a step-by-step guide on how to set up Optimizer. The model is available for download, but the guide is missing. There is a mention: Download from the attachments the 'Territory Assignment Step-by-Step' guide.…
Reset index of Anaplan List using API
Hi, I want to reset the index of a list using API, not sure how to go about it. I am very new to APIs, I went through Anaplan API docs, however, if someone can help me with the step by step process, or any resources it will be very much appreciated. Thanks
Reset index of Anaplan List
Hi All, I want to reset the index of a list using API, not sure how to go about it. I am very new to APIs, I went through Anaplan API docs, however, if someone can help me with the step by step process, or any resources it will be very much appreciated. Thanks
Alternative of Rankcumulate
Is there an alternative to using RANKCUMULATE in Anaplan for cumulative ranking by group? The model's performance is impacted due to the use of rankcumulate. I'm looking for a more efficient approach or best practice to achieve cumulative ranking within groups without degrading performance.
Export Hierarchy even we don't have child's assigned to parent
Hello @community members, I am encountering an issue while attempting to export hierarchical data to downstream systems and would appreciate any assistance. Current Scenario: I have a hierarchy consisting of 6 levels(A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6). Upto the A3 level hierarchy is well defined. However for A3 level I have 100…
"Clear target prior to import" feature has been changed?
Hello folks! We are facing a problem with our existing imports. It's set up to clear target prior to importing the data, and in the past, accidentally, the line item mapping tab has been set to clear All Items. Until last week, the import was cleaning only the mapped line items, but now it's cleaning literally all line…
Format QoL feature
When changing format options for a row/column on a grid card, instead of selecting the item from a dropdown list, a nice QoL feature would be to auto-select the item directly on the grid, clicking it.
Is my Anaplan Academy Workspace Account Active?
Hi, I can't access my Anaplan Academy Workspace User: berthaperez1148@hotmail.com Error: The email and password combination is incorrect I changed my password for Workspace 2 times and got the same error. Attached Screenshot with the error: The link that I used for Anaplan Academy Workspace:…
Looking for Anaplan End-Users to take a short survey!
We are looking for Anaplan end-users to provide feedback on their experiences with the Excel add-in. Interested individuals will respond to this 5-minute survey to help us understand personal needs and behavior when using the add-in. The feedback provided by survey takers is essential to the roadmap of Anaplan's products.…
Usage Report - List of users with the details of dashboards that they have accessed so far
I am looking for a report that can give me an idea of Which Current Users of Anaplan have accessed which of the accessible dashboards. How is it possible? Can someone please guide me.
Designating Sales Reps to Accounts Process
How the scenario for New Territories and New Sales representatives are handled? when there is no previous year data , when the New territories is planned not starting from First month. What if new sales representatives are planned?
Top-Down Allocations
Estimated Level of Effort:4-8 Hours of Model Building Level of Difficulty: Beginner Recommended Training: L2 Model Builder Training Persona: Casual Model Builder Potential ROI: Decreased planning time Increased accuracy of targets/spreads You Might Also Like: * Historical Snapshotting Top-Down Allocations Whether it's…
Historical Snapshotting
Estimated Level of Effort: <4 Hours of Model Building Level of Difficulty: Beginner Recommended Training: L1 Model Builder Training Persona: Casual Model Builder Potential ROI: Decreased response time to address risks Increased forecast accuracy You Might Also Like: * Tops-Down Allocations Historical Snapshotting One of…
Anaplan connector 3.1.0 for Mule 4 Integration
I am getting below when we use load data Anaplan component for model and workspace. Can some one help on this? details" : [ { "localMessageText" : "Import into FDL001 Data Hub - Casework module failed: The dimensions in the target module do not match the import definition.", "occurrences" : 0, "type" :…
PowerPoint Add-in: Installation requires elevated privileges
This item has been identified as an outstanding known issue. A workaround is provided until the issue is officially fixed. Issue For versions 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8 of the PowerPoint Add-in elevated privileges are required to install the add-in through command line and for the "all users" option. Workaround * Installing through…
Anaplan Access (Beta). Build Guide for Page Builders.
Hi All, I got Anaplan Access (Beta) then downloaded New UX Training Model v2 (I found link at Build Guide for Page Builders). But I can't find create an app button on the app page, if I'm doing something wrong or beta access do not include page builder access? Thanks, Sergey.
How to Detect Retail Sales Trends in Anaplan
Retail Knowledge | Detecting Trend INTRODUCTION Using machine learning to detect a sales trend is a science and an art. Obviously no computer program or set of calculations could ever know everything that’s going on with your business. The creative side of detecting a trend is built upon your familiarity with the way your…
Cloudworks Integration run vs Schedule
Now using the cloudworks integrations and have come across an annoying situation. Once I set a schedule for an integration the option to run it now disappears. Only way I can find to run it now is to cancel the schedule (deactivating not sufficient) and then rebuild the schedule after I have run it and made any changes.…
New UX - Mobile App
I have designed a simple new UX Page (Page:A) so it can be viewed on a regular laptop / monitor size screen. This Page (Page A) is also viewable on the Anapaln mobile App (with no loading issues), but involves lots of scrolling to see the whole Page content I have been trying to design a simple mobile App friendly size…
Latest Article: Importing with Varied Dimensions
Please read out my latest article on Imports featured under best practices. https://community.anaplan.com/t5/Best-Practices/Importing-With-Varied-Dimensions/ta-p/89698 Misbah
Stacked Column Graph
I would like to reproduce the above stacked column graph in Anaplan, but can't get the labels on the bottom axis to appear in the same way. The best I have achieved is this (I have limited the data selection to make the issue more obvious). I have two columns for each month, but it doesn't show which is forecast and which…
Building a Cash Flow Model (Need Advice)
Hi, So I'm playing around with trying to build a Cash Flow Model in Anaplan that is on a Daily Time Scale [WeekDay Function I plan to use] and has Line Items of different Accounts in the company that must stay at a min/max balance daily. I want to try and make this an Model that will automatically allocate the money around…
Reorder flag
In module 2 sprint 3 it says keep the reorder flag referencing to Suggested order amount. WHile my formula for reorder flag is OFFSET(Ending Inventory, Shipping Time Weeks, 0) < 0 I cant get it Pls clarify
INV 01 inventory ordering final forecast figures
HI My final figures for Forecast Demand in Inventory ordering s not matching with the one shown in training module LEvel2 sprint 3 .Please find attached the screen shots training and mine.i know figures are being pulled from DEM03 final forecast hence pls find below the blueprint view for the same too and let me know what…
Level2 sprint 3
My figures in Inv 01 ordering is not matching with one given in training module I have attached both figures and formulas used please guide whta I am doing wrong

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