In today’s enterprise environments, providing users with seamless, secure, and efficient access to business applications is critical. SAP Fiori Launchpad, the modern entry point to SAP’s business suite, offers a personalized, role-based user experience that integrates diverse SAP and non-SAP applications. To enhance user convenience and security, SAP Single Sign-On (SSO) is an essential technology that eliminates repeated login prompts and strengthens authentication mechanisms.
This article provides an introduction to SAP Single Sign-On for SAP Fiori Launchpad, highlighting its benefits, components, and implementation considerations.
SAP Single Sign-On is a security mechanism that allows users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple SAP systems and applications without needing to re-enter credentials. SSO reduces password fatigue, lowers the risk of password-related security incidents, and improves user productivity by streamlining access processes.
SAP Fiori Launchpad often serves as a gateway to various backend SAP services such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Suite, and cloud applications. Without SSO, users would need to enter credentials repeatedly for each system or service accessed through the launchpad. Implementing SSO provides several advantages:
SAP supports multiple authentication methods that enable SSO for Fiori Launchpad, including:
These components act as intermediaries routing user requests from the Fiori Launchpad to backend SAP systems. Proper configuration ensures the propagation of authentication tokens and supports SSO flows.
IAS is SAP’s cloud-based identity provider that facilitates SSO with support for SAML 2.0. It integrates with on-premise and cloud SAP landscapes to unify user authentication.
SAP Single Sign-On is a vital enabler for delivering a frictionless and secure user experience on the SAP Fiori Launchpad. By reducing authentication complexity, SSO not only improves usability but also strengthens security posture across SAP landscapes. Organizations adopting SAP Fiori Launchpad should prioritize implementing and optimizing SSO to fully leverage the benefits of a modern SAP user experience.