What process involves bringing external planning data into modeled sheets?

The process that involves bringing external planning data into modeled sheets is known as Plan Data Import. This function specifically targets the integration of data from external sources into the planning models within Workday Adaptive Planning. It ensures that the necessary data, such as historical numbers, forecasts, or specific metrics from other systems, is accurately reflected in the planning sheets used for analysis, projections, and reporting.

Plan Data Import is designed to handle complex data imports efficiently, allowing users to map the external data fields to the corresponding fields in the modeled sheets, thus maintaining the integrity of the data and ensuring it aligns with the planning framework. This is critical for organizations as it enables them to leverage comprehensive datasets from various sources while utilizing Workday’s modeling capabilities for better decision-making and planning accuracy.

While terms like Data Import, Data Integration, and Data Upload may refer to similar processes of moving data, they are broader and might not specifically address the unique functionality involved in aligning external data with the planning components necessary for effective financial forecasting and management within Workday Adaptive Planning.