SAP Fiori revolutionizes the user experience for SAP applications by providing a simple, role-based, and personalized interface called the SAP Fiori Launchpad. At the core of this Launchpad are tiles and catalogs, which organize and present applications and their functions to users. Efficient management of these tiles and catalogs is critical to ensure users can access the right apps with ease, improving productivity and maintaining security.
This article covers the fundamentals and best practices for managing SAP Fiori tiles and catalogs within the SAP ecosystem.
Tiles are interactive UI elements on the Fiori Launchpad home screen. They serve as entry points to SAP applications or business processes. Tiles can be:
Catalogs are collections of tiles and target mappings grouped by business function, role, or department. They simplify administration by organizing tiles logically and controlling user access. Catalogs are assigned to user roles, which determine which tiles users see on their Launchpad.
Tiles are created using the SAP Fiori Launchpad Designer or SAP Fiori Launchpad Content Manager. Each tile is linked to a target mapping that defines what happens when the tile is clicked, usually opening a Fiori app or URL.
Tiles and their target mappings are grouped into catalogs based on business areas or user roles. This structure enables streamlined role management and simplifies assigning access to multiple apps.
Using SAP tools like PFCG (Profile Generator), administrators assign catalogs and groups to roles. This role-based access ensures users see only the apps relevant to their job functions.
Users can personalize their Launchpad by creating groups from tiles available in their catalogs. Personalization does not affect security since access is controlled at the catalog and role level.
Managing SAP Fiori tiles and catalogs effectively is essential to provide a user-friendly and secure SAP Fiori Launchpad environment. By organizing tiles into catalogs aligned with business roles and maintaining consistent administration practices, organizations can ensure users have quick access to the right applications while maintaining control and security.
Regular governance, combined with performance optimization and user training, results in a Launchpad that enhances user productivity and drives digital transformation success.