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Introduction of SAP Fiori

Transform Your SAP Experience with Modern UX

SAP Fiori is a design system and user experience (UX) framework developed by SAP that reimagines the way users interact with enterprise software. Unlike traditional SAP interfaces, SAP Fiori delivers a simple, intuitive, and responsive user interface that works seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

What is SAP Fiori?

  • A role-based UX that simplifies SAP software interaction
  • Based on modern design principles like responsiveness, consistency, and ease of use
  • Built on SAPUI5 (HTML5-based) technology for fast, fluid, and device-independent interfaces
  • Designed to work with SAP S/4HANA and other SAP business applications

Key Features of SAP Fiori

  • Role-based Access: Users only see tasks and data relevant to their role
  • Responsive Design: Works across all device types – desktop, tablet, and smartphone
  • Real-Time Integration: Seamless connection with SAP backend via OData services
  • Personalization: Customize tiles, launchpads, and app groups for user-specific experiences
  • Simplified Navigation: Fewer clicks, guided workflows, and actionable dashboards

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Business Challenges

  • Pressure to mobilize applications quickly
  • Users expect consumer-grade UX in business apps
  • Demand for consistency across device types
  • Executives need intuitive access for approvals/self-services
  • Remote users struggle with timely responses
  • Infrequent users forget steps, lose time, and become frustrated
Business Challenges - SAP Fiori

SAP Fiori Development, Demo & Architecture

Renew User Experience - SAP Fiori

Renew user experience of most widely used SAP functions

  • Renew UX for most-used SAP functions
  • Leverage existing investments and SAP tech stack
  • Foundation: UI Technology, Extensibility, Gateway, End User Experience

SAP Design Direction

  • Design with mobile-first mindset
  • One unified entry point for users
  • Coherent experience for shared activities
  • Provide context-aware designs
  • Maintain brand and data coherence
  • Enable personalization and fast deployment (1-day)

SAP Fiori and SAP Mobile Platform – Future Plan

SAP Fiori and SAP Mobile Platform are evolving to provide a simpler, modern, mobile-first experience for business users.

  • SAP Fiori will continue to be the design foundation for SAP applications, focusing on intuitive, responsive, and role-based user interfaces—especially for mobile and tablet users.
  • The SAP Mobile Platform will integrate more deeply with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), allowing faster development and deployment of mobile apps, offline capabilities, and device integration.

The goal: One unified user experience across desktop, mobile, and cloud—secure and scalable.

SAP Fiori and SAP Mobile Platform - SAP Fiori

Architecture

Implementation – Key Areas

Architecture Flow

User Interface Layer

Desktop / Tablet / Smartphone

  • HTML5 Browser
    • Runs SAP Fiori Apps
    • Built using SAPUI5
    • Communication via OData/HTTPS

NW AS ABAP Layer

  • SAP NetWeaver Gateway
    • Hosts Fiori OData Service Proxy
    • Communicates via RFC to backend
    • Receives and sends data from Fiori Apps
  • SAP Business Suite
    • Includes Fiori Data + Model Provider
    • Supports business logic and data models
    • Communicates via RFC with Gateway

Supporting Services:

  • Authorization
  • Customizing
  • Business Application
  • Business Content

 

UI Tools

  • Branding – ThemeBuilder
  • Skills Required: HTML5 / CSS

SAP NW Gateway

  • Add-On Installation
  • Required Technical Skills:

    • Gateway Service
    • ABAP
    • NW Technical

SAP Backend

  • Supported Modules:
    • ECC 6.0 – FI/MM
    • ECC 6.0 – HCM
    • SRM 7.0 – Procurement
  • Skills Required:
    • Basis Technical
    • HCM, FI, and Procurement
    • Workflow
Implementation Key Area - SAP Fiori

Key Points to Take Home

  1. Renews the most broadly and frequently used SAP functions
    • Does not require system upgrades
    • Offers immediate business value
  2. Built on responsive design principles
    • Adapts across devices
    • Ensures consistency on any screen size
  3. Offers a simple, easy-to-use, and coherent consumer-grade experience
    • Works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  4. Provides role-based, personalized, and flexible deployment options
    • Users see only what’s relevant to them
    • Improves productivity and focus
  5. Utilizes SAP UI5 and SAP NetWeaver Gateway
    • Supports end-to-end extensibility
    • Enables modular development and integration
  6. Enables customers to leverage existing SAP investments
    • Delivers instant value for over 85% of users
    • Maximizes ROI without major reimplementation