Discover SAP Fiori – SAP’s modern UX platform for seamless, role-based apps. Learn key features, benefits, implementation steps, and how it enhances SAP user experience.
SAP Fiori is a user experience (UX) design system developed by SAP that provides a modern, intuitive, and responsive interface for accessing SAP applications across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
Instead of traditional, complex SAP GUI transactions, Fiori offers simple role-based apps with a web-based interface, making it easier for users like students, faculty, and administrators to interact with SAP systems.
SAP Fiori is widely adopted in universities and research institutions to:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Role-Based Access | Apps are tailored to specific roles like student, professor, HR admin, etc. |
| Responsive Design | Works seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones |
| Simplified UI | Intuitive interface compared to SAP GUI |
| Search & Navigation | Google-like search across data and quick navigation |
| Personalization | Users can customize dashboards and frequently used apps |
| Real-Time Notifications | Alerts and reminders for tasks, approvals, etc. |
| Smart Business Cockpits | Visual dashboards with KPIs for decision-making |
| Fiori Launchpad | Single entry point to access all apps, reports, and analytics |
| Integration with SAP S/4HANA | Enhanced performance with modern SAP systems |
| Role | Task | Fiori App |
|---|---|---|
| Student | Register for classes | “My Course Registration” |
| Student | Pay tuition fees | “Tuition Fee Payment” |
| Student | View exam results | “My Grades” |
| Faculty | Enter student grades | “Grade Submission” |
| Faculty | View teaching schedule | “Teaching Calendar” |
| HR Admin | Approve leave requests | “Approve Leave Requests” |
| Finance Officer | Post vendor invoices | “Create Supplier Invoice” |
| Project Manager | Monitor research budget | “Project Cost Overview” |
| Department Head | Approve travel claims | “Approve Travel Expenses” |
A student logs into the SAP Fiori Launchpad on their phone. They check their course schedule, register for electives, view their grades, and pay their semester fees — all from one dashboard. Meanwhile, a professor uses the “Enter Grades” app to update student results after a final exam.
SAP Fiori integrates with all major SAP modules:
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SAP Web IDE / BAS | Develop and extend Fiori apps |
| Fiori Elements | Create apps with minimal code |
| SAP Gateway / OData | Backend service layer for data |
| UI5 Framework | Foundation for Fiori frontend apps |