Anaplan UAT: A Collaborative Step Toward What’s Next

Thank you to all who are testing!

We are excited to continue sharing updates on the Anaplan implementation for the UVA Academic Division. This work has been underway for several months, and along the way, we’ve had the opportunity to engage both key stakeholder groups and the broader Budget Community through Budget Office Hours.  

As we now move through User Acceptance Testing (UAT), we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the many school and unit partners who are actively participating in this phase. Your time and thoughtful feedback are helping to shape a system that reflects how budgeting works across Grounds.  Your partnership in this co-creative process is essential to getting things right.   

UAT in Action 

• Testing is taking place across all functional areas, including: 
• Data entry and calculations  
• Workflows and approvals  
• Reporting outputs  
• Security and role-based access  

This phase is designed to be collaborative and iterative. Feedback is being incorporated in real time, helping to refine the system and ensure it is ready to support the University’s needs at go-live. As we move through the coming weeks, we will continue to close out testing, validate results, and prepare for the next stage of the implementation. 

Building on What Works—And Improving Where It Matters 

Our approach to Anaplan focuses on preserving what works well today, while introducing targeted enhancements in key areas. These improvements are designed to provide greater visibility, streamline processes, and support more informed decision-making. 

Looking Ahead 

We are now approximately six months out from the FY28 Budget Kickoff and the final transition from Adaptive to Anaplan.  

Between now and then, UAT plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver a system that is functional and useful. We are grateful to our partners across schools and units who are helping us test and refine this work every step of the way.