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Data Model for a Semantic Layer 
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The purpose of a Semantic Layer is to provide a 'business-user-friendly' interface to the underlying Database or Data Warehouse
It replaces the names of tables and fields in the underlying Database by business terms.
For example, 'COUNT(Contract Deactivations) / COUNT(Customer)' is replaced by 'Churn Rate'.




Mapping Source Data from one Cube to another
Source Meaning Target
  Business Area  
  Legal Entgity  




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