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Alation Metric

Critical object (CDE or Data Consumption) per day

Catalog row in Vendor License Metrics · Cited

Unit
Critical object per day
Definition
A Critical Object is a Critical Data Element (CDE) or a Data Consumption (DC). Physical Data Elements are excluded from metering.
Counting rules
One ACU per active critical object per day, deducted daily independently of query volume or check-run frequency; objects in Draft, In Review or Certified status count, Candidate and Deleted or Deprecated objects do not.
Floors / minimums
Rate in effect since 2026-07-01.
Applies to products
  • Critical Data Manager
Product category
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