Subject: SAP-Fiori-Elements
Topic Code: 019
SAP Fiori Elements is a framework designed to accelerate the development of SAP Fiori apps by leveraging metadata-driven UI generation. However, every organization has unique business requirements, branding guidelines, and workflows. To fully benefit from SAP Fiori Elements, it is crucial to configure and customize these apps effectively to align with your organization's needs. This article explores key strategies and configuration options to tailor SAP Fiori Elements applications to your enterprise context.
SAP Fiori Elements apps rely heavily on annotations, metadata, and predefined templates. While this standardization ensures consistency and faster deployment, organizations often need to:
Configuring SAP Fiori Elements effectively balances leveraging out-of-the-box features with necessary customization.
Annotations are the backbone of Fiori Elements UI behavior. Organizations can modify or extend annotations to:
Use Core Data Services (CDS) annotations or external annotation files (XML) to adjust these configurations without changing the underlying business logic.
The manifest.json file governs app-level settings and can be tailored to:
Editing manifest.json allows organizations to control app behavior in a centralized, declarative manner.
Consistent corporate branding improves user acceptance and trust. SAP Fiori Elements supports:
Branding customization ensures the app looks and feels like a native part of your enterprise environment.
While Fiori Elements emphasizes configuration over coding, extensions enable:
Extensions should be carefully managed to maintain upgradability and minimize technical debt.
Empower users by enabling personalization features:
Personalization improves productivity by aligning the UI with individual work styles.
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Start with Standard Templates | Use SAP Fiori Elements templates as a foundation before customizing. |
| Use Annotation Models | Centralize UI metadata in annotations for easier maintenance. |
| Leverage SAP Tools | Utilize SAP Business Application Studio, SAP Fiori tools, and UI Adaptation tools. |
| Document Customizations | Keep comprehensive records of all configurations and extensions. |
| Test Across Roles and Devices | Ensure configurations work smoothly for all user groups and device types. |
Configuring SAP Fiori Elements apps to meet your organization’s needs involves a strategic combination of metadata-driven annotations, manifest adjustments, theming, and selective extension. This approach allows enterprises to deliver tailored, consistent, and user-friendly applications efficiently while preserving the benefits of SAP’s standardized UI framework. Embracing these configuration capabilities will maximize SAP Fiori Elements’ value and enhance enterprise productivity.