Create a metric unit

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read
  • Define the units in which the metric scores are displayed. The units can be numbers, percentages, currencies, quantities of time, or any other unit that you define. The commonly used units are provided by default.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_grc_metric.manager, sn_risk.user, and sn_compliance.user

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Advanced Risk Assessment > Metrics > Units.
    2. Select New.
    3. On the form, fill in the fields.
      Table 1. New metric unit form
      Field Description
      Name Name of the unit. For example, $.
      Format Format of the unit. For example, ${0} displays the value with a currency symbol.
      Unit Family Family to which the unit belongs. For example, $ can be associated with Currency.
    4. To save the metric unit, select Save.

    Result

    The metric unit is saved in the Units list.