Frequently asked questions about SAP Fiori®

What is SAP Fiori®?

SAP Fiori® is a new UI and UX guideline for enterprise applications. It introduces a unifying and role-based user experience for all SAP® applications while also targeting all different devices; starting from desktops to tablets all the way to small mobile and handheld screens. With SAP Fiori® all applications have a similar look and similar behavior so that users get familiar faster with new apps. This article describes in detail what SAP Fiori® actually is.

What are the advantages of SAP Fiori®?

End users find their way around new apps more quickly and can operate them faster. In addition, they have a better overview of which apps and functions are available to them. Developers can use new technologies to develop apps. This article goes into all the advantages about SAP Fiori®.

Where can I find more information about SAP Fiori®?

This article collects all the important pages that are necessary as a starting point for an extensive research for SAP Fiori®.

How does SAP Fiori® work?

SAP Fiori® is still based on the standard transactions from the ERP system, they just represent a new way of finding them (via the launchpad and a global search) and how they are structured. SAP Fiori® apps run in the browser and are in most cases also usable on smartphones and tablets. In summary, this means that the same functions are executed and the same information is displayed, but the usability and user-friendliness has been increased enormously.

Is SAP Fiori® free?

Yes and no. Using SAP Fiori® itself does not cost any additional fees. However, you need an appropriate SAP system that is able to host SAP Fiori® apps. Usually a corresponding SAP Netweaver® or SAP HANA® system or directly a cloud instance in the SAP cloud is used for this. Of course, these systems cost money.

What is SAP Fiori® used for?

SAP Fiori® is the new kind of interface to interact with the SAP system. SAP Fiori® makes it easier for users to discover and find the apps that are relevant to them. In addition, SAP Fiori® apps run in the browser and are usually also repsonsive, meaning they can also be used on smartphones and tablets.

Is SAPUI5 and SAP Fiori® the same?

SAP Fiori® is a complete design concept. This includes things like navigation, role-based access and the way apps are used. This article explains more about it. SAPUI5 on the other hand is a technical framework with which user interfaces can be developed. It is possible to develop an app with SAPUI5 that does not follow the Fiori design concept, as well as it is possible to develop a SAP Fiori® app without SAPUI5. However, SAPUI5 is designed to make it easier for developers to adhere to the SAP Fiori® standard.

What is OData? And how can I use it in SAP Fiori®?

OData is a protocol to transfer data between SAP ERP and the SAP Fiori Client. It is a protocol based on REST and has been enriched with some features and functions to satisfy the needs of business applications. For example, there are standardized descriptions of filtering and sorting. With the help of OData, any data from the SAP system can be easily displayed, filtered, sorted or even modified and deleted in SAP Fiori®.

How do I access SAP Fiori®?

In most cases, each SAP Fiori® app is launched via the launchpad. There, the most important apps are displayed for each user or role and can be started with a click on the tile. The SAP Fiori® launchpad, in turn, can be accessed in the browser under a URL or with a special SAP Fiori® app on mobile devices.

What is the SAP Fiori® launchpad?

The SAP Fiori® launchpad is like a shell that collects and structures all SAP Fiori® apps. It is a central location from which apps can be searched and launched. Additional functions such as global search, personal customizing, language switching and much more allow important settings to be made centrally in the launchpad.