If your company is also using the older SAP GUI, you are not alone. 

Many businesses struggle with user interfaces that are complex, cumbersome, and not user-friendly, leading to inefficiencies and a frustrating user experience.  

If your SAP interface is also criticised, then it is high time to consider a smarter alternative. With SAP S/4HANA in 2010, a new UI was developed for the presentation layers of apps in the new suite. This was named SAP Fiori. 

Let us explore what SAP Fiori is, how it improves business processes, and why moving to it can be a game-changer for your business. 

What is SAP Fiori? 

SAP Fiori is a user experience (UX) framework and a design system for SAP products. It enables the creation of efficient business applications with a consistent and intuitive interface across web and mobile platforms. A major focal point of SAP Fiori is the user and how each individual user works with the appealing look and feel of the software, driving an efficient user experience. 

With SAP Fiori, you get 300+ pre-built applications, which are based on roles and device-agnostic. These pre-built applications are designed to efficiently streamline all the standard business processes and enhance user experience across various devices and operating systems. The SAP Fiori app builder helps users to build and customise apps to evolving business needs. With this, SAP Fiori cloud offers various advantages; let us explore them. 

Major advantages of SAP Fiori cloud 

SAP Fiori cloud ensures the design of applications is consistent across all SAP products, including SAP S/4HANA and the SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI). Here are a few advantages of SAP Fiori cloud across the entire SAP architecture: 

• SAP Fiori improves the speed and efficiency of onboarding and training for new employees.
• It encourages employees to complete tasks timely and in accurate manner to maintain high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.
• SAP Fiori Cloud improves user productivity and data quality across all SAP applications.
• You can leverage native mobile deployment capabilities and web apps to improve accessibility.
• It can help you adapt and scale app development to meet evolving business and user needs.
• With SAP Fiori you can create functional apps and ensure application designs remain consistent across different systems.
• SAP Fiori helps increase the efficiency of app creation, testing, and deployment processes across apps.  

How SAP Fiori Launchpad Enhances UX 

The SAP Fiori Launchpad significantly enhances user experience by serving as a centralised, intelligent entry point for all Fiori applications. Designed with a role-based approach, it organises apps into interactive tiles tailored to each user’s responsibilities and workflows. This personalised access ensures that users see only the tools and data relevant to them, reducing cognitive overload and improving efficiency. 

Integrated features such as unified search, real-time notifications, and seamless navigation create a consistent, intuitive experience across devices, whether desktop, tablet, or mobile. More than just a dashboard, the Fiori Launchpad acts as a smart workspace that empowers users to stay focused, make faster decisions, and complete tasks with minimal friction.

Key Components of SAP Fiori

1. SAPUI5 Framework

SAPUI5 is a JavaScript-based UI framework used to build cross-platform, responsive web applications. It supports MVC architecture and integrates seamlessly with SAP’s backend systems to deliver consistent user experiences.

2. SAP Gateway

The SAP Gateway acts as a middleware that facilitates communication between SAP backend systems and the frontend. It uses OData protocols to expose data and business logic securely to Fiori apps.

3. SAP Fiori Launchpad

Fiori Launchpad is a role-based home screen that organises all relevant apps as interactive tiles. It allows for personalised, single-point access to SAP applications across devices with integrated navigation and notifications.

4. SAP Business Application Studio 

This is a cloud-based, integrated development environment tailored for SAP application development. It supports tools, extensions, and lifecycle management for efficiently building, testing, and deploying Fiori apps.

5. Backend Systems (SAP ECC / S/4HANA)

The backend systems house the core business logic, data models, and transactional processes. Fiori apps fetch and update this data in real-time via secure APIs and services provided through the Gateway.

6. Fiori Elements & SAP Web IDE

Fiori Elements provides pre-built templates for rapidly developing apps with minimal code. SAP Web IDE is a web-based development tool that streamlines UI creation, extension, and testing processes.

7. SAP Analytics Cloud 

SAP Analytics Cloud enables real-time data visualization and embedded analytics within Fiori apps. It empowers users with insights and dashboards for smarter decision-making directly in their workflows. 

How PatternBots Can Help You Accelerate Fiori Adoption

Transitioning to SAP Fiori can feel complex, but that’s where PatternBots steps in.

As your SAP UX transformation partner, we can help your enterprise customise, deploy, and scale Fiori applications that align with business goals. From auditing legacy SAP GUIs to launching modern, cloud-native Fiori apps, we offer consultation that ensures smooth digital transformation with minimal disruption.

Don’t let outdated UI hold your business back.

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