SAP Industry Solutions deliver tailored functionalities to meet the specific needs of various sectors such as manufacturing, retail, utilities, oil & gas, healthcare, and more. Implementing SAP Fiori within these industry solutions enhances user experience by providing role-based, simple, and responsive applications aligned with each industry's unique business processes. This article explores the approach and best practices for implementing SAP Fiori for SAP Industry Solutions, guided by SAP Fiori Design Guidelines.
Industry-specific SAP solutions often involve complex, specialized processes that benefit greatly from SAP Fiori’s modern user experience principles:
Start by deeply understanding the key business processes and user roles specific to the industry. This understanding informs which SAP Fiori apps or custom developments are necessary to support those processes effectively.
SAP provides a library of standard Fiori apps tailored for industry solutions, such as:
Use these pre-built apps as a foundation to accelerate deployment.
Where gaps exist, extend or create new Fiori apps using SAP Fiori Elements or SAPUI5:
Apply SAP Fiori Design Guidelines rigorously to ensure:
Ensure robust connectivity with backend SAP Industry Solutions (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Industry Solutions, SAP IS-U) using OData services, SAP Gateway, and APIs to provide real-time, accurate data in the Fiori apps.
Configure secure access aligned with industry compliance standards. Use SAP’s role-based access control (PFCG) to assign relevant app catalogs and authorizations.
| Phase | Activities |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Identify industry-specific needs and Fiori app relevance |
| Planning | Define user roles, select standard/custom apps, infrastructure setup |
| Design | Design app UX/UI per SAP Fiori guidelines and industry needs |
| Development | Build or extend apps using SAP Fiori Elements/UI5 |
| Integration | Connect apps to backend industry systems |
| Testing | Conduct usability, functional, and security testing |
| Deployment | Roll out apps with user training and support |
| Maintenance | Monitor, update, and optimize applications |
Implementing SAP Fiori for SAP Industry Solutions unlocks the power of modern UX tailored to complex, sector-specific business needs. By combining SAP’s rich industry functionality with SAP Fiori’s design principles, organizations can drive greater user adoption, operational efficiency, and agility. Following SAP Fiori Design Guidelines ensures solutions are not only functional but also intuitive and accessible, delivering a superior experience to industry users.