SAP Fiori is UX technology owned by SAP to develop next generation User Interfaces native to SAP. SAP Fiori UX is intuitive and award winning user interface which is simple and easy to understand. SAP has launched several different products and services under SAP Fiori which follows SAP Fiori principles, platform, design principles and technology. These tools are SAP Fiori standard app library, SAPUI5 language based custom app development, SAP Fiori elements based Apps, SAP Screen Personas, SAP UX based native app development, Mobile services, SDK etc. With a focus on an intelligent, consistent, and integrated user experience, SAP Fiori can help you redefine the way you work in the age of digital transformation.
SAP Fiori follows below basic principles —
- Role Based – Designed for you, your needs, and how you work
- Adaptive – Adapts to multiple use cases and devices
- Coherent – Provides one fluid, intuitive experience
- Simple – Includes only what is necessary
- Delightful – Makes an emotional connection
SAP Fiori supports two architectures for SAP system as mentioned below.
- Embedded Architecture
- In this architecture type, all Fiori(gateway) components and services are in the same system as business data. There is no separate Gateway system
- Central Hub Architecture
- In this architecture type, Fiori components and services are installed and setup in separate gateway server called Fiori FES(frontend server).
There are different types of applications Fiori platform supports as mentioned below.
- SAP Fiori Transaction Apps
- SAP Fiori Analytical Apps which includes Fiori Elements App
- SAP Fiori Factsheets
- SAP WDA Apps
- SAP Design Studio Apps
- SAP WebUI Apps
For more information on SAP Fiori standard out of box apps, please refer to this App library link – App Library
For more information on SAP Fiori Design principles, please refer to this link – SAP Fiori Design
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