A Start Anaplan Workflow task enables seamless initiation of Anaplan Planning workflows without requiring user interaction.

The key parameters include:

ParameterDescription
NameEnter the name that appears on the task.
SourceSelect the Anaplan Data Source created earlier.
WorkflowSelect an Anaplan Planning workflow from the dropdown.
Workflow NameEnter a name for the workflow instance.
Wait until complete

Select to specify if the workflow being called should run in asynchronous or synchronous mode.

If selected, the current workflow process will wait until the Anaplan Planning workflow completes.

If not selected, the current workflow process will continue immediately after the Start FPC Workflow task is called.

Advance RuleSpecify how to advance to the task. The default is All predecessors have completed. 

To configure the Start Anaplan Workflow task:

  1. Find the Start Anaplan Workflow task in the Application section of the Workflow toolbox. Drag the Start Anaplan Workflow task onto the Workflow Editor canvas to add it.
  2. Select the Start Anaplan Workflow task and select the Edit icon to edit the parameters in the Task Configuration pane. 
  3. Fill in the required parameters. 
  4. Select OK to apply changes in the Task Configuration pane. 
  5. Select Save to save the workflow.
  6. Select Play in the Workflow Editor toolbar to start the workflow.