The SAP Fiori Launchpad serves as the central entry point for SAP users, offering a unified and role-based access to various SAP Fiori apps. Seamlessly integrating Fiori applications with the Launchpad is essential for delivering a cohesive, efficient, and user-friendly experience across the enterprise landscape. This article delves into the process, benefits, and best practices for integrating SAP Fiori apps with the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
The SAP Fiori Launchpad is a web-based shell that acts as a single point of access to SAP Fiori apps, SAP GUI transactions, and other web applications. It organizes apps as tiles on a customizable homepage, enabling users to quickly find and launch the applications relevant to their roles.
Key features include:
Integrating SAP Fiori apps with the Launchpad ensures:
SAP Fiori apps are typically frontend applications consuming backend OData services. To integrate with the Launchpad:
Semantic objects and actions define the business context of the app and enable navigation and intent-based routing within the Launchpad.
Example:
PurchaseOrderManageThese identifiers are used in app descriptors and catalog configurations.
manifest.json)The app’s manifest.json file contains essential metadata, including:
This metadata ensures the Launchpad understands how to launch and route to the app.
Use the SAP Fiori Launchpad Designer or SAP Fiori Cloud Portal to create:
When creating a tile:
Use SAP Role Management to assign catalogs and groups to users based on their business roles.
manifest.json to reflect navigation and UI changes.Integrating SAP Fiori apps with the SAP Fiori Launchpad is critical for providing a streamlined and user-centric access point to enterprise applications. Proper registration, semantic configuration, and role-based assignment enhance usability, improve navigation, and foster user adoption.
By following SAP best practices and leveraging the Launchpad’s powerful features, organizations can deliver a cohesive digital workplace that aligns with modern enterprise needs and SAP’s UX standards.