If you’re encountering the “Not a Supported Metric Type for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure” error, it generally means that the metric you’re trying to use is not supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for the specific service you are using. Below are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Check Documentation: Ensure that the metric you are trying to use is supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for the specific service. You can usually find this information in the service’s documentation.

2. Review Metric Syntax: Double-check the syntax you’re using for specifying the metric. Syntax errors may lead OCI to consider it an unsupported metric.

3. Update SDK/CLI: If you are using the Oracle CLI or an SDK to interact with OCI, make sure it’s updated to the latest version. Sometimes older versions do not support newer metrics.

4. Check Service Limitations: Some OCI services have limitations on the metrics they can produce. Ensure your requirements don’t exceed these limitations.

5. Consult Oracle Support: If you’re unable to resolve the issue on your own, it may be helpful to contact Oracle’s customer support for further guidance.