topic Resolve Missing Metric Key Issues in DQL Queries in DQL

Resolve Missing Metric Key Issues in DQL Queries

Etienne1 — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:04 GMT

Hello,
Can i use this metric key : "builtin:tech.generic.cpu.totalTime" in Grail cause i need it in my DQL, it does not appear in the documentation (https://docs.dynatrace.com/docs/observe-and-explore/metrics/built-in-metrics-on-grail)

And I don't see it supported by Grail in the “metrics” page.

Does it exist but is not referenced, or does it simply not exist?

AntonPineiro — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:14:24 GMT

Hi,

You can find it here.

Best regards

Etienne1 — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:24:52 GMT

Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

My question was more whether I could use this particular metrics “builtin:tech.generic.cpu.totalTime” and not another one.

As you can see, it doesn't appear in the documentation, so I was wondering whether it existed or not.

AntonPineiro — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:01:36 GMT

Hi,

Check example 3, they are using classic selector in DQL. I think you can follow similar approach.

Best regards