When you encounter the error message “failed to convert value(s) to axis units:”, it typically means that you are trying to assign incompatible values to an axis in a chart or graph.
This error commonly occurs when you are working with numeric data that is not being properly recognized as numerical values. The axis in a chart or graph requires numeric values to correctly plot the data points.
To resolve this issue, ensure that the values you are assigning to the axis are of the correct data type. They should be numerical values such as integers or floats. If your data contains any non-numeric characters or special symbols, it may cause this error.
Here are some examples to demonstrate the issue and how to resolve it:
Example 1:
Let’s consider a simple bar chart where the x-axis represents different categories and the y-axis represents the corresponding values. Suppose you have the following dataset:
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| A | 10 |
| B | 20 |
| C | 30 |
| D | hello |
The fourth row contains a non-numeric value “hello” instead of a numerical value for the y-axis. Trying to plot this data will result in the mentioned error message. To fix this, you need to replace “hello” with a numerical value.
Example 2:
Let’s consider a line chart where the x-axis represents time and the y-axis represents a measured value. Suppose you have the following dataset:
| Time | Value |
|---|---|
| 9am | 15 |
| 12pm | 21 |
| 3pm | 17 |
| 6pm | Twelve |
The last row contains the non-numeric value “Twelve” instead of a numerical value for the y-axis. This will cause the conversion error when trying to plot the data. To rectify this, you need to replace “Twelve” with a numeric value.
By ensuring that the values assigned to the axis are numerical and compatible with the chart or graph, you should be able to resolve the “failed to convert value(s) to axis units” error.