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Annual rollover best practices — event recording available!
Last month, we hosted a Community Challenge inviting members to share their annual rollover best practices. We provided prompts to encourage members to share how they prepare for this critical time-of-year activity, their strategies for a smooth and successful rollover, and to inspire others in the Community with their…
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Recognizing your impact: new points, badges, and ranks!
Inspired by the incredible engagement and collaboration we see in our Community every day, we want to better celebrate your contributions. We’re thrilled to introduce our updated Community ranks to clearly map out your engagement journey with us! Recognizing your Community contributions We've updated our Community ranks to…
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Interviewing and onboarding Anaplanners
Author: Andrew Barnett is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Vice President at PJT Partners. Having worked at several firms in the Anaplan ecosystem, both on the partner side and as a customer, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to hire and develop the right Anaplan talent. Bringing an experienced Anaplanner onto your…
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How to maintain complex Anaplan environments — Part 1: Leadership, governance & the human foundation
Author: Piotr Weremczuk is a Certified Master Anaplanner and FinSys Application Specialist at EQT. February 2026 marked my tenth anniversary of logging into Anaplan. A full decade. When I realized this, I decided it was finally time to write down some of the things I’ve learned about setting up and maintaining complex…
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On-Demand Calculation in Polaris
Author: Dave Smith is a Senior Product Manager at Anaplan. We are thrilled to announce the rollout of On-Demand Calculation in Polaris, a feature that significantly enhances performance and efficiency for our users. On-Demand Calculation is designed to compute values only when they are needed, leading to a more optimized…
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Using territory maps with Anaplan
Author: Paola Malafaia is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Associate Consultant at Cornerstone Performance Management. After setting up Territory Maps, I had a few learnings and I thought it would be helpful for other developers to put some notes about the basic settings of this mapping feature for dummies. The goal here…
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How I Built It: User filters with variable hierarchy properties
Author: Erik Svensson is a Certified Master Anaplanner and a Principal Solution Architect at Anaplan. Hello Anaplan Community! Thank you for checking out my ‘How I Built It’ tutorial. In this video, I demonstrate a powerful technique for creating dynamic user filters. This solution gives your end-users the flexibility to…
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How I Built It: Center of Excellence App
Author: Marina Ketelslegers is a Certified Master Anaplanner and FP&A voice for Anaplan and AI passionate about CoE support, solution architecture, and training. Hello Anaplan Community! I’m sharing a short walkthrough of my Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE) App designed to help new CoE leads set up their CoE with clarity…
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How I Built It: Dynamic Allocation Order
Author: Kndia Davis is a Certified Master Anaplanner with five years architecting scalable Anaplan models. Dynamic allocation order is a foundational requirement across many industries, whether you’re distributing inventory, assigning capacity, or prioritizing financial allocations. In most Anaplan models, this allocation…
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Combined Grids: examples in accounting and construction
Author: Jonathan Cushing is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Consultant at Vuealta Consulting. As a Chartered Accountant and someone who has experience in both in-house consulting roles for housebuilding and construction companies, I was excited by the release of Combined Grids in Anaplan. For years, when end-users…
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Fiscal to Gregorian calendar conversion in Polaris
Author: David Edwards is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Associate Partner at Columbus Consulting. For retail and consumer goods companies, a common issue occurs when different departments (typically supply chain and finance) utilize different calendar structures. Supply Chain teams often rely on a fiscal calendar (such…
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Polaris: The science behind better business planning
Author: Parmod Kumar, Certified Solution Architect, and Financial Planning & Supply Chain Specialist at TCS. Reading time: approximately 8-10 minutes. Why the Polaris engine Is powerful and beautiful Polaris is Anaplan’s next‐generation calculation engine, built from the ground up to handle high dimensionality, sparse…
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A quick reference guide to hierarchical structures in Anaplan
Author: Arun Thakar is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Vice President in the banking industry. Lists and hierarchies are a key foundational aspect to model building. In Anaplan, lists are a critical building block of the model and depending on which structure one uses can greatly impact user experiences, model…
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A four-lens metrics system for Anaplan CoEs
Author: Marina Ketelslegers is a Certified Master Anaplanner and FP&A voice for Anaplan and AI passionate about CoE support, solution architecture, and training. I’ve seen how Anaplan Centers of Excellence (CoEs) start with strong momentum. There’s enthusiasm, executive support, and a clear ambition to make connected…
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Anaplan API user reporting with Python
Author: Michael Moore is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Director, Enterprise Planning at HP. In this article I will cover: Why use Python for user administration? Prepare Begin OAuth2 login Finish OAuth2 login using redirect URL to fetch authentication token Import useful Python modules Fetch data about yourself Sort…
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Color Code the different workspace environments for Anaplan
In as much detail as possible, describe the problem or experience related to your idea. Please provide the context of what you were trying to do and include specific examples or workarounds: As a Product Owner, I spend a lot of time in our different workspace environments updating various configurations, entering data,…
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Inquiry About Connecting SFTP Server to Anaplan Data Orchestrator
Hi Everyone, I am reaching out to inquire about the possibility of connecting an SFTP server to Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO).Could you please let me know if such a connection is supported? If so, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide detailed guidance or documentation on the process involved. Any specific…
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Setup your ADO Demo using an AWS S3 Connection
Author: Noel Rocher, Partner Success Manager at Anaplan The problem statement "I would like to Demo the ADO S3 Connector with a CSV file hosted on AWS S3 as an ADO Data Source." The solution Use a free AWS Account to host the example CSV file. Steps to take We will walk through how to setup an AWS environment using a free…
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L2 Sprint 3 INV01 module All Products level Summary Method Settings
In Level 2 Sprint 3, at the end of Activity 3.3.5.3 you compare your module's summary settings to an example given. I have the correct summary settings for SKU Level Nutzo Bar_EN. This is the example given for summary methds for All Products: This is mine: I'm not sure why theirs has Safety Stock Target line item…
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Synchronizing filters
Hello everyone, there is something i want to try to do something but i think it's not possible. Though i want to confirm with you :) I have a module that contains : Dimension DSCP/ Dimension Opération(ex : HADE) in page selectors Another dimension called C5, in Rows Line items in columns My question is : can i display…
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How to optimize the Deletion Logic in Polaris?
Hi Anaplan Experts: I am looking for advice on optimizing a process to delete obsolete product data by comparing our model data with the Datahub. My current workflow involves the following steps: 1. Clear all data from a temporary list (List A). 2. Import the latest product data from the Datahub into List A. 3. Compare…
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Anaplan Level 2 Sprint 3 lesson 3.3.5.3 Check you work at All Products level in INV01 module.
Hi All, In the Anaplan Level 2 Sprint 3, lesson 3.3.5.3 Check your work , in INV01 Inventory Ordering module I am getting the individual product values for all line items correct like beginning and ending inventory whereas at All Products Level I am getting Beginning inventory and Ending inventory wrong. Please help. Have…
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It is not permitted to restore because it is inside of sync
Step by step actions explained below. Created a dev model and synced some changes to PROD (ALM sync) Next Sync - Set Production List to Non production list (To simulate a data loss scenario in PROD and to get explore a ways to retrieve lost data) Data loss occurred as expected in PROD env. Tried restoring a model to ID one…
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How to be frugal when building inventory rollover
Author: Vinay Varadaraj Mirajkar is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Solution Architect at Anaplan. Imagine you are modeling inventory projection in the classic engine with below assumptions: Large number of products and locations Planning horizon with daily buckets (let’s say 60 days) This is very common in use…
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L2 Create 2.3.10 Activity: Create Demand Forecast HELP!
Hi, I am completing the L2 Model Builder course and on the Sprint 2 and I am stuck on the below part of the course: 2.3.10 Activity: Create Demand Forecast My value in Week 6 is totally wrong and I can't figure out why? what am I missing? Thanks for any help in advance!
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Turn off Show Comments Summary Panel?
Is there a way to turn this off? What is the point of allowing all users who have access to a page to see all Comments? Unless I am missing something, this Show Comments Summary Panel is not security access dependent. All users who have access to the page can see the comment. This fact is even confirmed via the "Who can…
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Trying to find a way to flag matches in two line items in the same module.
So my module is dimensioned by Employee to Territory, the two line items (Shared Territory and Territory) are both dimensioned by Territory Flat and I want to flag the line where the shared territory = the territory. I've been trying a few different things but can't seem to get it to work.
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Talent Builder Success Story - Snehitha Adicherla | Professional Model Builder | OpenSoft System
TALENT BUILDER SUCCESS STORY - Meet Snehitha Adicherla Meet Snehitha Adicherla, a Talent Builder graduate who landed a role with OpenSoft Systems. Discover how she built her visibility in the Anaplan ecosystem, navigated challenges, and turned her efforts into a career opportunity. 1. What made you choose Anaplan…
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【2026年3月】プラットフォームアップデート
インテリジェンス機能のアップデート Anaplan CoModeler Anaplan Analyst Anaplan Agent Studio New UX機能のアップデート ドラッグ＆ドロップ対応のデータドリブン階層 コメントの有効化・無効化 モジュールドリブンのナビゲーションアクション Anaplan Workflow メールからの直接承認・却下 ワークフロースケジュールの一時停止と再開 Anaplan Data Orchestrator Snowflakeへの自動データ連携 Oracle Databaseからのデータインポート 全般的な機能強化 不具合の修正 Anaplan XL(version 2603) 全般的な機能強化…
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To build formula which is like PREVIOUS() but references a list item instead of time
Hi All, found out a work around for this, until Anaplan creates an in built function to fetch previous or next values in a list, without referring to Time dimension. Hope this helps Link to Anaplan Idea Exchange: https://community.anaplan.com/t5/Idea-Exchange/PREVIOUSITEM-formula-which-is-like-PREVIOUS-but-refer... Other…
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Five tips for managing remote projects
Author: Paola Malafaia is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Associate Consultant at Cornerstone Performance Management. Most of my early career was working physically allocated on a client with a specific project goal in mind. Those were the days of whiteboard sessions, impromptu desk conversations, and the constant,…
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Checklist for Year End Rollover
Communicate & Prepare Communicate to End Users Run Version Snapshots Archive Copy Export Key Reports and Balances for Validation Take Model offline Snapshot beginning balances Structural Changes Structural changes that have to be synced include model calendar, time ranges, etc. Production Steps Change current period Adjust…
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user filtering to the top of a hierarchy
I am trying to do something that must be very simple but for the life of me i cannot work it out. In this TEST MODULE i have a normal filter and i apply a logic to the sales volume stating if check? (the customer in the module = chosen customer) then sales volume else 0 and it works 100% as expected, removing the values…
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Guidance Required on Converting Visitor User to Internal User
Hello everyone, We are encountering an issue with user access. Specifically, we need to convert a visitor user into an internal user. Could you please confirm whether this change can be performed by the Tenant Admin, or if support from the Anaplan team is required? Please advise. Thanks, Dileep
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Average wait time for Workspace Access - January 2026
Hello, I submitted my application for the Talent Builder Program after completing "The Anaplan Way," but I haven't received my workspace credentials yet. Has anyone who applied in the last two weeks received their access yet?
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Convert list to text
Is there a function to change a list value to a text? I want to use the & operator with list values, but it only accepts text. When I try just using the list-formatted line items, I get the error below, so it seems that if I could convert the list selection into text then I'd be fine: The 'text1' argument for the '&'…
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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" :…
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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
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March 2026 platform releases and what’s next
Check out the latest Anaplan feature updates and enhancements in our March 2026 official release notes. There you'll find information on: Intelligence Anaplan CoModeler Anaplan Analyst Anaplan Agent Studio User Experience Data driven hierarchies with drag-and-drop Enable or disable comments Module-driven navigation actions…
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Issue with Scenario Mapping – Line Item Not Appearing as Mappable Dimension in Import Action
Hi everyone, I’m trying to replicate a UX setup where a user selects a Source Scenario and Target Scenario in the UX, and an action transfers data from the source scenario to the target scenario. I reviewed how consultants implemented this in one of our existing modules: They created two line items: Source Scenario and…
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SUM and LOOKUP | Model Optimization Team series
Hi! 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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NUX 'Show history' to show action/process changes to cells (per classic dashboards)
Following on from the below thread, https://community.anaplan.com/discussion/161787/nux-show-history-missing-changes-vs-classic Problem: Cell history in NUX is incomplete and does not include all changes resulting from imports/processes, causing gaps in auditability and confusion amongst users when they don't know why…
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NUX 'Show history' missing changes vs classic
Hi all - was hoping to validate whether what we're experiencing is a bug or a NUX limitation vs classic. Recently had a user flag concerns around his input data disappearing randomly, but no corresponding model history (via the NUX history) indicating who/how the value had changed. Running the same cell level history as a…
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How to maintain complex Anaplan environments — Part 2: Technical foundations for scale
Author: Piotr Weremczuk is a Certified Master Anaplanner and FinSys Application Specialist at EQT. In the first part of this two-part article, I explored the non-technical foundations of maintaining complex Anaplan environments: leadership, governance, accountability, and the importance of building the right team. All of…
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How I Built It: Dynamic driver-based planning
Author: Chris Allen is a Certified Master Anaplanner and Manager at Allitix part of Accenture. Hi Anaplan Community! This ‘How I Built It’ video shares a dynamic feature to toggle between different planning methodologies corresponding to different lines on the P&L for driver-based planning. It's a feature that can be…