Model builders use list subsets to create a shorter list of items from larger lists.

For example, if you have a long list, you can create a list subset to target specific list items.

Create any lists you might need in General Lists in the model settings bar.

Create a list subset

  1. Select General Lists in the model settings bar.
  2. Select a list, then select Open.
  3. Select Subsets > Insert.
  4. Type a name for the list subset. Create extra list subsets by typing each list subset on a new line. Select Start or End to add the list subset to the start or to the end of the list.

Note: use proper naming conventions for your list subset. For example, add a prefix (ls, sub, ss) to indicate that the list is a subset of a larger list.

  1. Select OK. The list subset appears as an additional column in Grid View. 
  2. Select Grid View and select the list items you want to include in the list subset.
    You can assign items to a list subset by import. The subset displays as a list property that you can map to any Boolean-format source column.
    For example, you can include two employees from the Employees list in the Sales team list subset.

ParentCodeList subset (Sales team)
Employee ASalesSA01
Employee BSalesSA02
Employee CProduct ManagementPM01
  1. Apply the subset as a dimension in your modules, views, or calculations. For example, if a module uses the Products list as a dimension, you can replace it with the Active Products Subset to limit its scope.

To reorder list subsets, select Reorder then choose from one of the options, or drag the list subset into a new position.

When you create a list subset, it appears in the larger list's Subsets column in General Lists .

Create a list subset using a condition

You can create list subsets that are driven by conditions in line items.

  1. In the parent list, add a new property, or in a module add a line item, with a Boolean format. Name the property something descriptive like Include in Subset.
  2. Define a formula or manually set the Boolean values to determine inclusion. For example, if the list represents products, you might use a formula such as 'Product Status' = "Active". This ensures only active products are included in the subset.
  3. Define the subset. 
    1. Go to the Lists tab in the Anaplan model.
    2. Select the parent list, and under Subsets, create a new subset.
    3. Name the subset, for example: Active Products Subset.
  4. Check the items manually or via the Boolean property in the list editor. There is no automatic synchronization between properties and subsets, so the process may involve regular updates, especially for dynamic conditions.
  5. Apply the subset as a dimension in your modules, views, or calculations. For example, if a module uses the Products list as a dimension, you can replace it with the Active Products Subset to limit its scope.