SAP Fiori has revolutionized the way users interact with SAP applications by offering a modern, role-based, and intuitive user experience through Fiori tiles. These tiles provide a simple and visually engaging entry point to key business applications and tasks. When integrated into the SAP Business Client, Fiori tiles combine the best of SAP’s classic and modern interfaces, delivering a seamless and efficient user experience. This article explores how users can navigate SAP Fiori tiles within SAP Business Client to maximize productivity and streamline workflows.
SAP Fiori tiles are interactive icons or visual elements representing applications, reports, or tasks within the SAP Fiori launchpad. Each tile can display real-time information, such as alerts or key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling users to monitor their work at a glance. Tiles are grouped by role, business function, or process, providing a personalized and context-aware navigation experience.
SAP Business Client serves as a comprehensive desktop shell that integrates different SAP UI technologies, including SAP GUI, Web Dynpro, and SAP Fiori. With Fiori tiles embedded directly in the SAP Business Client launchpad, users enjoy a unified environment that eliminates the need to switch between separate interfaces.
Upon logging into SAP Business Client, users land on the launchpad page where Fiori tiles are displayed according to their assigned roles and authorizations. The launchpad acts as a personalized dashboard, showcasing tiles organized into groups and catalogs.
Clicking on a Fiori tile opens the corresponding application in the same SAP Business Client window or a new tab, depending on the configuration. This ensures a smooth transition without disrupting the workflow.
Dynamic tiles display live data, such as the number of pending approvals or system alerts. Users can glean important information immediately and click the tile to dive deeper into the related application for action.
Users can personalize their launchpad by:
This customization improves user efficiency by tailoring the workspace to individual needs.
SAP Business Client provides a search bar and filtering options to quickly find specific tiles or applications, especially useful in complex landscapes with numerous tiles.
Imagine a procurement specialist who needs to manage purchase orders, monitor approvals, and review supplier performance. With SAP Business Client’s integrated Fiori tiles, the specialist can:
This streamlined navigation accelerates decision-making and improves operational efficiency.
Navigating SAP Fiori tiles within SAP Business Client offers users a powerful, cohesive interface to access essential business applications efficiently. By leveraging the personalized and dynamic nature of Fiori tiles, SAP Business Client enhances productivity and user satisfaction. Organizations adopting this integrated approach benefit from reduced complexity, faster task completion, and a more engaging user experience.