The SAP Fiori Launchpad is the central entry point for users accessing SAP Fiori applications, offering a role-based, intuitive, and customizable environment. One of its powerful features is user personalization, which empowers end-users to tailor their Launchpad experience by adjusting tile layouts, themes, and other settings to better fit their individual preferences and workflows.
This article explores how to set up and enable user personalization in the SAP Fiori Launchpad to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
User personalization allows individual users to customize aspects of the Launchpad without impacting other users. Common personalization options include:
- Rearranging, adding, or removing tiles and groups.
- Changing the size and appearance of tiles.
- Selecting themes and accessibility settings.
- Configuring default apps and favorites.
Personalization helps users optimize their workspace for efficiency, boosting productivity and engagement.
Before enabling personalization features, ensure the following:
- SAP Fiori Frontend Server is properly installed and configured.
- Users have assigned roles and authorizations to access the Launchpad and related apps.
- The Launchpad Designer or Fiori Launchpad Content Manager is available for administrators to configure catalogs and groups.
- The backend system supports personalization storage (usually via user-specific storage in the SAP system or SAP Cloud Platform).
- Personalization is typically enabled by default in the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
- Administrators can verify or configure personalization settings in the Launchpad Designer or through SAP Fiori configuration cockpit.
- Ensure the Personalization Service is active in the SAP Gateway system.
¶ 2. Assign Relevant Catalogs and Groups
- Create or modify catalogs and groups to provide users with access to tiles they can personalize.
- Assign catalogs to users via PFCG roles.
- Properly configured catalogs and groups enable users to add or remove tiles from their home page.
¶ 3. Allow Users to Rearrange Tiles and Groups
- In the Launchpad, users can enter Edit Mode by clicking the settings or user menu.
- Users can drag and drop tiles and groups to rearrange or organize their workspace.
- Changes are saved automatically and persist across sessions.
- The Theme Designer allows creation of custom themes.
- Users can switch themes from the user settings menu.
- Administrators can make additional themes available for users to select.
¶ 5. Favorites and Default Apps
- Users can mark tiles as favorites for quicker access.
- They can also set default apps that open on login.
- These preferences enhance navigation efficiency.
- Administrators can reset user personalization settings if needed, either for individual users or in bulk.
- This is useful during onboarding, troubleshooting, or after major Launchpad changes.
- Use transaction /UI2/PERS or SAP Fiori apps like Manage Launchpad Personalization.
- Communicate personalization features to users with training or documentation.
- Balance flexibility and control by carefully assigning catalogs and roles.
- Monitor personalization data storage to avoid excessive buildup.
- Regularly review personalization settings after system upgrades.
Setting up user personalization in the SAP Fiori Launchpad is a strategic move to enhance user autonomy and satisfaction. By enabling users to tailor their Launchpad layout, themes, and favorites, organizations can foster more efficient and enjoyable SAP Fiori experiences.
With proper configuration and management, personalization empowers users to work smarter while maintaining governance and consistency at the enterprise level.