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# Configure a metric definition setting record

# Configure a metric definition setting record {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Configure a metric definition setting record to define default values for missing operands in calculated metric definition formulas, or to set a variance base value used when calculating dynamic threshold variance. Activate
the default record, or create a new record for a specific metric, metric definition, calculated metric definition, or for all of them.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.program_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementAdministrationMetric Definition Settings.
2. To setup default values you can do one of the following:
   * Select the default record on the list and activate the record.  
     Note:  
     If required you can make updates to the default record.
   * Select New.
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3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For information on the fields of the form, see [Metric definition setting record fields](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~wqjoXT_fvI5JXSLmSBe6w "The fields of the metric definition setting record form are explained in this topic.").
4. Select Submit.
* **[Metric definition setting record fields](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~wqjoXT_fvI5JXSLmSBe6w)**   
  The fields of the metric definition setting record form are explained in this topic.

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