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Anaplan API actions: Export, Import, Lists, Files, Module updates, Single Cell, etc.

Overview

This node interacts with the Anaplan API to update items in a specified list within an Anaplan model. It is useful for automating updates to list data in Anaplan workspaces, such as modifying existing list entries programmatically. For example, it can be used to update employee records, product lists, or any other structured data maintained in Anaplan lists.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a list of employees with new contact information.
  2. Modifying product details in a product catalog list within Anaplan.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method used to authenticate with the Anaplan API, currently supports Basic Auth.
Workspace ID Select the Anaplan workspace where the target model resides.
Model ID Select the Anaplan model within the chosen workspace.
List ID Select the specific Anaplan list to update items in.
Confirm Write Operation Boolean flag to confirm the write operation. Must be set to true to allow updates, as a safety measure to prevent accidental data changes.

Output

JSON

  • updatedItems - Details of the list items that were updated in Anaplan.

Dependencies

  • Requires Anaplan API access with valid credentials (Basic Auth).

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the 'Confirm Write Operation' flag is set to true to allow updates; otherwise, the operation will not proceed.
  • Verify that the Workspace ID, Model ID, and List ID are correctly selected and correspond to existing entities in Anaplan.
  • Check that the Basic Auth credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions to update list items.
  • Common errors include authentication failures, invalid workspace/model/list IDs, and permission denied errors. Verify all inputs and credentials to resolve these.

Links

  • Anaplan API Documentation - Official API documentation for Anaplan, useful for understanding the API endpoints and data structures.

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