Using Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence Get Started with Key Metrics Create a Key Metric Create a Key Metric You create a key metric within a dataset, then add measures and columns to enhance the analysis. From the Data page, open a dataset. In the Data Panel, right-click Key Metrics and select Add Key Metric. Enter a Name and Description for the key metric. Drag and drop measures and dimensions to create a calculation representing the key metric you're building. To check your calculations for errors, click Validate. When you're done, click Save.A green dot on the name of the key metric means it's not saved.