What’s New in SAP Fiori
As organizations continue to modernize their SAP environments, user experience and system performance have become critical priorities. One area that has seen significant evolution is the SAP Fiori launchpad layout.
Traditionally, the Groups concept was used to organize and present tiles to users, but this approach often led to performance bottlenecks and a cluttered interface. To address these limitations, SAP introduced a more flexible and user-centric model—Spaces and Pages—starting with SAP S/4HANA 2020.Traditionally, the Groups concept was used to organize and present tiles to users, but this approach often led to performance bottlenecks and a cluttered interface. To address these limitations, SAP introduced a more flexible and user-centric model—Spaces and Pages—starting with SAP S/4HANA 2020.
This blog explores the key differences between Groups and the new Spaces and Pages model, and how businesses can leverage this updated structure to streamline navigation and improve usability.
Challenges with SAP Fiori Groups Concept
Tiles from all user-assigned groups are consolidated onto a single page.
- System Performance: Loading a large volume of tiles can significantly impact system performance.
- User Experience: An excessive number of tiles assigned to a user can make the Fiori launchpad appear cluttered, resulting in an unfriendly user experience.
- Navigation: Users are required to scroll through the page to access applications, either by selecting specific groups or by scrolling through the entire page.
To address these challenges and enhance the user experience, SAP introduced a new concept called Spaces and Pages, starting with SAP S/4HANA 2020.
The Fiori Groups mode will soon be deprecated, meaning it will become obsolete. In this blog post, we will explore how to effectively utilize the new Fiori mode, Pages and Spaces. SAP also delivers standard Pages & Spaces.
Introduction to SAP Fiori Spaces and Pages
Spaces & Pages is a newly introduced launchpad layout in SAP S/4HANA, serving as an alternative to Groups—at least for the time being.
With the release of SAP S/4HANA Cloud 2008 and SAP S/4HANA (on-premises), SAP unveiled two new applications: “Manage Launchpad Spaces” and “Manage Launchpad Pages.” The Space mode provides enhanced flexibility for utilizing the launchpad layout.
Spaces are assigned to specific business roles. Pages are allocated to users through these spaces. Each page comprises sections, and each section contains tiles. Tiles or apps are assigned to the respective pages.
What is a Space in SAP Fiori?
- A space serves as a unit that contains one or more pages featuring tiles.
- Spaces are designed to create the layout for launching applications.
- These entities combine multiple pages into a structured menu.
- The pages linked to spaces include Fiori tiles. Spaces are assigned to users based on their Business Roles, like how we assign Groups in roles.
- Users can be assigned to more than one space. The assigned spaces are visible on the navigation bar, allowing users to easily switch between them.
- Spaces are designed to enhance flexibility in content organization by offering multiple role-based pages for users to access their SAP Fiori launchpad content, rather than relying on a single homepage.
What is a Page in SAP Fiori?
The page is an integral component of a space that organizes apps into various sections.
- The pages are prominently displayed in the main area of the launchpad.
- The “Maintain Launchpad Pages” app is utilized for managing and maintaining pages, which includes functions such as editing, copying, or deleting existing pages.
- The relationship between pages and spaces is characterized by a many-to-many connection.
- A single page can be associated with multiple spaces, while a space can encompass more than one page.
Where to Find Spaces and Pages in the Apps Library
You will find the space and page details of an app listed on the Implementation Information tab in the Configuration section.
For example for the app F6506 My Credit Card Transactions for business role Employee – Travel Info, search for the app, go to the Implementation Information tab and expand the configuration section.
You will find the space and page listed after the business catalog(s) and before the business role(s).
The transition from Groups to Spaces and Pages marks a significant step forward in enhancing the SAP Fiori launchpad experience. By offering a more organized, role-based, and scalable layout, Spaces and Pages empower users to access the tools they need more efficiently while reducing visual clutter and improving system performance.
As SAP continues to phase out the Groups concept, now is the ideal time for organizations to adopt this new model and begin optimizing their launchpad configurations. Embracing Spaces and Pages not only aligns with SAP’s roadmap but also sets the stage for a more intuitive and productive user experience.
Written by Ravindra Myana