Find solutions to some common import and export questions. Importing means loading data into Anaplan models from text files, other Anaplan models, databases, spreadsheets, and other accounting and reporting systems.

This article is for all users.

Imports enable you to work with data from external sources in Anaplan and to keep your data consistent across your workspace. You can import data model from a flat file, or from one Anaplan model into another.

The list below addresses the most common issues other customers have encountered when working with data imports. 


This issue happens when the file for export is unavailable on the server. The cause might be that the file is private. A private export file can only be accessed by the user who originally exported the data from the model. When you create an export action, you can save the export definition, and select who can access the file. If you select Myself (keep private), only you can access the file.

To learn more, go to Overview of private and default files.