Version formula with valid Circular Reference error does not appear only until a new module with Version as a dimension is created
Status:
Considered for Future Roadmap
Submitted by
AnaplanIdeas
on
01-31-2019
11:08 AM

Description of the enhancement required | It would be useful to have a preventive check that would prevent Version formula with valid Circular Reference to be saved during initial setup of the model prior to any new module creations. |
An example of the enhancement: | When creating a new model from scratch, when the model builder edits Version Settings and tries to enter a circular formula (ie. "Actual - Forecast") in the Forecast Line Item, it should not allow any Circular formula to be saved. Enhancement request is to throw a valid Circular Reference error immediately, rather than wait till the moment a new module is created with Versions as a dimension. |
A story for why they want the enhancement, (how would it help their business process) | The consequence of the mistake can only be felt afterwards. We’re basically allowing someone to make a mistake that would prevent the model from using Versions entirely. It’s like if Excel had a button that, if pressed, stopped you from creating new tabs. Letting that button exist/be pressed is confusing from a product standpoint because creating additional tabs in Excel (creating modules using Versions) is basic functionality |
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