Create a metric unit

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 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 > Risk > Risk Workspace > Metrics > Units.
    2. Click 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} MWh gives you the number of Megawatt-hours with the abbreviation MWh.
    4. To save the metric unit, click Save.

    Result

    The metric unit is saved in the Units list.