¶ Creating SAP Fiori Tiles and Catalogs: A Guide to Organizing Your Fiori Launchpad
SAP Fiori has revolutionized enterprise user experience by delivering a role-based, simple, and intuitive interface. Central to the SAP Fiori Launchpad are tiles and catalogs, which act as the building blocks to organize and present applications to users effectively. Understanding how to create and manage tiles and catalogs is essential for administrators and developers to ensure users have seamless access to the right applications.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of creating SAP Fiori tiles and catalogs and how they fit into the broader SAP Fiori Launchpad ecosystem.
¶ Understanding SAP Fiori Tiles
Tiles are interactive, visual elements on the SAP Fiori Launchpad that act as shortcuts to applications, reports, or URL links. Tiles provide at-a-glance information, such as key figures, notifications, or statuses, and can be static or dynamic.
- Static Tiles: Display fixed information and launch a specific app or URL.
- Dynamic Tiles: Show live data or KPIs and update automatically based on backend data.
- News Tiles: Display scrolling news or announcements.
- Analytical Tiles: Visualize analytical data via charts or graphs.
Tiles enhance user productivity by offering quick access and relevant information upfront.
¶ Understanding SAP Fiori Catalogs
Catalogs are collections of related tiles and target mappings grouped by business roles, departments, or functionalities. They serve as a container to organize tiles for easier administration and user assignment.
- A Catalog can include multiple tiles and target mappings.
- Users are assigned catalogs via Roles in SAP Gateway or SAP Cloud Platform.
- Catalogs help simplify the Fiori Launchpad by filtering tiles relevant to each user.
¶ Steps to Create SAP Fiori Tiles and Catalogs
Before creating a tile, define a target mapping that specifies the application the tile will launch.
- Navigate to the SAP Fiori Launchpad Designer (transaction
/UI2/FLPD for on-premise or Fiori Launchpad designer in SAP BTP).
- Create a new Target Mapping, selecting the semantic object, action, and intent parameters that point to the Fiori app or URL.
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In the Fiori Launchpad Designer, select or create a Catalog to contain the tile.
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Choose Create Tile and select the tile type (Static, Dynamic, Analytical, etc.).
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Configure the tile properties:
- Title and Subtitle
- Icon
- Target Mapping (linking the tile to an app or URL)
- For dynamic tiles, define the data source and refresh interval.
- Group tiles logically by business function or user role within catalogs.
- For example, create separate catalogs for Finance, Procurement, HR, or custom apps.
- Ensure catalogs only contain tiles relevant to the intended user group to avoid clutter.
- Use SAP Gateway or SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication to assign catalogs to roles.
- Roles control the visibility of tiles on the user’s Fiori Launchpad.
- Users only see tiles from catalogs assigned to their roles.
¶ Tips for Effective Tile and Catalog Management
- Keep Catalogs Role-Based: Align catalogs to business roles for straightforward user assignment.
- Leverage Semantic Objects: Use consistent semantic objects and actions in target mappings for easier intent-based navigation.
- Use Meaningful Tile Titles and Icons: Clear labeling and intuitive icons improve usability.
- Manage Tile Visibility: Use filters and authorizations to show relevant tiles to users.
- Regularly Review and Update: Remove obsolete tiles and update dynamic tile configurations as needed.
Creating and managing SAP Fiori tiles and catalogs is fundamental to delivering a streamlined and efficient Fiori Launchpad experience. By organizing tiles into catalogs aligned with user roles and business functions, administrators can ensure users quickly find and launch the apps they need, enhancing productivity and user satisfaction.
Mastering tile and catalog configuration empowers SAP teams to tailor the Fiori Launchpad to their organization’s unique needs, supporting digital transformation and business agility.