Upload file (.csv) used for Anaplan import in the past

[justin_josekovo]

Hi All,

Is it possible to download the csv file used for an Anaplan import in the past from the Anaplan cloud. I have the import details from the History log with the ID & date/time details. Would the file used for this import be stored somewhere in the cloud and can we download them for any future reference?

Thanks in advance,

Justin

[PaulRitner]

I don't believe its accessible once its uploaded, but it would be nice.  (I'm hoping somebody knows better!)

[ben_speight · Accepted solution]

Anaplan doesn't retain the source file for every import ever run, no. This data is considered temporary and subject to automated removal (with the exception of a file set as an import/export's default copy, of which there is only one per import/export). If you need this capability for audit purposes, then you will be best served by a local solution tailored to your specific requirements.

[PaulRitner]

Hi Ben,

This is indirectly related:  Consistently, once source file is no longer availabe, we cannot edit the import action.. and if I don't know the import's format, I'm out of luck and have to rebuild the process. 

I realize that documentation is important & helpful here, but we don't generally document every import action to this degree. 

Is there any way around this?

Thanks,

Paul

[Hayk]

Hi Paul,

Great note! I take a screenshot for every import in case if source file is not available.

If not, I'm used to create import from scratch.

Regards,

Hayk

[ben_speight]

Upload a file with correct file name, format and column headers, then set it as default (administrators only). This will now be used when model admins view/edit the import definition with no regular file uploaded.

[Hayk]

That makes sense. Thanks for your advise.

[justin_josekovo]

Thanks all for your inputs, it was informational 🙂