Subject: SAP-Fiori-Elements
The Object Page is one of the most widely used templates in SAP Fiori Elements, designed to present detailed information about a single business object, such as a customer, purchase order, or product. While the standard Object Page provides a powerful, consistent user experience, real-world business needs often require customization to tailor the UI to specific workflows or enhance usability. This article explores effective methods and best practices for customizing the Object Page in SAP Fiori Elements without compromising the core benefits of the framework.
The Object Page template consists of a header area showing key information, followed by multiple sections and subsections arranged logically to display related data. The layout adapts automatically to various devices and screen sizes, ensuring a consistent experience.
Customization options are available at different layers, primarily through metadata annotations, extension points, and UI overrides.
Annotations are the primary way to customize the Object Page. They allow developers to:
Example:
Using CDS annotations, you can hide a field or mark it as read-only:
@UI.fieldGroup: [{ qualifier: 'Details', position: 10 }]
@UI.hidden: true
CustomerID : String;
For UI modifications beyond annotations, SAP Fiori Elements provide extension points where custom UI5 controls can be injected. This allows you to:
Example:
An extension can add a map visualization to a location section.
You can define custom actions in the Object Page header or in context menus to trigger specific business logic.
Suppose you want to add a performance chart to the Object Page of a product.
This enhances the standard Object Page by providing valuable insights without losing the native look and feel.
Customizing the Object Page in SAP Fiori Elements enables organizations to adapt standard templates to their unique business requirements while preserving the consistency, performance, and maintainability benefits of the Fiori Elements framework. By combining annotations, extension points, and custom actions thoughtfully, developers can create rich, user-friendly applications tailored to diverse scenarios in the SAP landscape.