SAP for Mobile: How To Setup the SAP Fiori

Launchpad
Posted by Gavin Quinn May 4, 2014
The Fiori Launchpad is great. If you're not using it yet, you should be.

SAP Fiori Launchpad

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There is very little doubt that within three years, Fiori, and the Fiori Launchpad will be the primary way people
use SAP. This is great news. Not only is Fiori an incredibly more simple, intuitive, and beautiful interface,
it's also responsive (it will work on iPads and iPhones as well as a desktop browser). It's the primary user
experience that everything will be based on at SAP in the future.
Since Fiori and the Fiori Launchpad are both a little new, there isn't very much guidance on how to set this up.
But good news, I'm about to show you how.

The Waves of Fiori

A quick review of the versions may be useful. The first version of Fiori with the 25 apps is now referred to as
SAP Fiori 1.0 (Based on SAP Fiori Launch Page). Those are delivered as all individual apps, and use the
Launch Page, not the Launchpad. SAP Fiori 1.0 is also the only version generally available, however the
ramp-up program is easy to get into for the next and probably most useful version. Next up are the 66 apps in
SAP Fiori Principal and Transactional Apps for ERP, SRM, and CRM 1.0 (prior to Business Suite Innovations
2013) (link gives the overview in PDF). Finally there will come the few hundred Apps with Business Suite
Innovations 2013. These however, will require the latest ECC 6 EHP 7, which I think may take a while before
everyone gets on board. We will focus our attention to the 2nd option, Prior to Business Suite Innovations
2013.

What's Required
First off, just let me say: There are a lot of things to install. This will take some significant Basis time,
probably a solid week. I'm going to use the following document as the main guide: SAP Fiori Principal Apps for
ERP 1.0 (prior to Business Suite Innovations 2013). What a mouthful?

Let's just assume a simple use case, Track Purchase Order and work from there. There are several
components you will need to install, referenced here. It will look like this once you launch the App:

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SAP Fiori - Track Purchase Order

Systems
SAP Netweaver Gateway 7.4 SPS04 for HUB deployment (this is the most likely deployment option).
This will come with most components like the UI Add-Ons out of the box. But you will need to add:
Fiori ERP Applications X1 1.0:
Central App UI NW740 - UIX01EAP
HCM UI NW740 - UIX01HCM (optional)
Travel UI NW740 - UIX01TRV (optional)
Approve Requests UI NW740 - UIX01CA1 (optional)
SAP ERP 6, with any enhancement package but with the latest support package.
Fiori ERP Applications X1 1.0, which is referred to as Central App INT. If you have ECC 6 ehp7,
then you can use Central App INT 740. Personally, I would install everything here:
GBAPP002 600
Gateway BEP - Backend components of Gateway required to expose services.
SRA001 - SRA021 - The actual services you can explore with SEGW on ECC.

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Installation / Configuration Tips

Apply for the Fiori Ramp-Up. Otherwise you will be installing the out of date Fiori 1.0 (not shown in
this guide).
Follow the guide here.
Apply all of the SAP Notes as suggested! There are several errors that this resolves. There are a lot
of notes, so this will take time.
Upgrade all of the components described above in systems to the latest support package.
Most software components are difficult to navigate to in the software catalog. You should do a search
for "SAP Fiori ERP" which will locate the missing components.
Once everything is installed, follow the configuration guide here. This includes your Gateway SPRO
configuration and connectivity and SSO between Gateway and ERP.

Configuring the Launchpad

The Launchpad has a few new components or concepts. I'll refer to this next screen shot as we cover some of
these:

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SAP Fiori Launchpad with Catalog Open

You can use this URL to navigate to your Launchpad: https://<web dispatcher hostname>/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/ui2/
ushell/shells/abap/FioriLaunchpad.htmlIf you don't assign any Groups to your user, the screen will be blank. If
you assignCatalogs to users, they can click the Open Catalog button on the top-left corner, search the catalog,
and add Tiles to their home page by dragging the tiles to a target on the left.

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SAP Fiori Launchpad Catalog Search

Description of Components in Fiori Launchpad

Tile - The actual box you see above that when clicked will launch an App.
Catalog - All tiles must first be added to a Catalog. These are then searchable and can be added to
Groups. Personally, I think this is a little redundant with Group.
Group - Looking at the end-user screen shot, the groups are what separate the apps: Experience
Basis, and Buyer (MM). These can also be assigned to roles and a user will automatically see them
when they login.
Once all of your components are properly assigned, you can add a standard role to a user which includes both
a group and a catalog. For example, Track Purchase Order Roles: SAP_MM_BCR_Buyer_X1.If you navigate
to transaction PFCG, you can see how in the Menu section, there is an assigned Group and Catalog:

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SAP Fiori - Role for Track Purchase Order (MM Buyer)

Administering the Launchpad

You will probably want to change your groups and add some of your own tiles. For this, you need to go
to the Fiori Launchpad Administrator. **

As of this writing, this does not work in

Chrome, only in Firefox**Navigate to this URL: https://<gateway hostname>/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/sap/

arsrvc_upb_admn/main.html?sap-client=100&sap-language=ENYou will see something like this (notice all the
Catalogs on the left):

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SAP Fiori Launchpad Administration

If you want to create a new tile, you first need to add it to an existing Catalog or create a new Catalog and
then add it. You can see the + icon at the bottom of the Catalogs on the left, or a new tile can be created by
clicking the + button on the bottom-right tile in the main area. Next, you would click the Groups option in the
top-left corner and then you could add a new tile to one of your groups that are assigned to a role in the PFCG
transaction:

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SAP Fiori Launchpad - Managing Tiles in Groups

A Few Other Notes

After following the above steps, you should have the Fiori Launchpad running and be able to add and maintain
the tiles for your users. I hope you get to enjoy it. It's a great experience for your end users, and an extremely
versatile component itself.Here are a few other things you could do:
Add dynamic tiles - Tiles that refresh every 15 seconds with a key figure such as pending approvals,
sales orders, or system information.
Add non-Fiori tiles - You can launch Web Dynpro, or any other URL to make a single navigation point
for all of your backend applications, similar to what your Portal does today.
Add RSS feeds - You could add your company news for easy viewing on mobile devices or for
updates like system outages or SAP notifications, such as "System will be down tomorrow so that
we can install more Fiori Apps!"

Follow Ups
Feel free to follow up with me on SCN for any questions, demonstrations, implementation
assistance, or customization requests. You can read more about Mindset, an SAP Partner, at http://
www.mindsetconsulting.com where we specialize in implementation and customization of alternative SAP User
Interfaces. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn.

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57816 Views Tags: mobile, launchpad, sapui5, fiori

Pavan Golesar
Sep 2, 2015 3:14 PM
Hello Gavin ,

Its Exactly what I was looking from morning

Good content.

All in one place.

Very informative

Thanks,
Best Regards,
Pavan Golesar.
Christian Schweig
Aug 11, 2015 4:31 PM
The Fiori Launchpad Administrator does not apply changes. I can delete or create tiles, but these changes
are not persisted. Every time I refresh the page, or click to another catalogue, the configuration is reset to its
prior state. Is this a known bug? Is there any fix available? We use SAPUI5 Version 1.28.1. Thanks and best
regards.
Shyam Sunder
Aug 11, 2015 7:40 AM
Very useful blog
Wade Krzmarzick in response to Ajaroddin Havaldar on page 10
Jul 7, 2015 8:01 PM
Search models are basically queries that can be indexed for performance. The link Gavin provided has a
spreadsheet attached that contains a fairly detailed list of "out of the box" search models defined for Fact
Sheets related to specific uses. If an "out of the box" search model doesn't meet your needs you can always
create your own. Creating or Enhancing Search Models - Embedded Search - SAP Library is a great place to
start.
Ajaroddin Havaldar in response to Gavin Quinn on page 10
Jul 3, 2015 7:34 AM
Hi Gavin,
But can it search in a particular table?
And how to decide which search model to use?
Regards,
Ajaroddin
Gavin Quinn in response to Ajaroddin Havaldar on page 11
Jul 2, 2015 5:11 PM

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Hi Ajaroddin,
The search is fairly wide-open, but can't search the entire database. Fact sheets are linked back to search
models in HANA. You can see the list here: https://websmp230.sap-ag.de/sap(bD1lbiZjPTAwMQ==)/bc/bsp/
sno/ui_entry/entry.htm?param=69765F6D6F64653D3030312669765F7361
You need some context of the search, so that you can have a result that is sensible and actionable.
Ajaroddin Havaldar
Jun 30, 2015 7:14 AM
Hi Gavin,
Actually I've an requirement where there will be a search bar and user can search for record. User can enter
anything and the search needs to be done in whole DB not only in one particular column it has to search in all
the columns and return the number of records found for that search.
So if I use HANA fact sheets and search model can this be accomplished?
Regards,
Ajaroddin
Gavin Quinn in response to Ajaroddin Havaldar on page 11
Jun 30, 2015 2:06 AM
Hi Ajaroddin,
The fact sheets are fairly rigid from what I've seen so far. Requiring HANA, and with specific search models
that are used. We're working on some possible extensions here, but it's very early in lab stages.
Feel free to elaborate though on what you are looking to accomplish.
Regards,
Gavin
Ajaroddin Havaldar
Jun 29, 2015 10:24 AM
Hi Gavin,
Thanks.
If I want to implement same search in my application instead of the app here I'll search the whole DB table for
some record, I can search anything but in result I want the corresponding record, can fact sheets work here as
well?
Regards,
Ajaroddin
Gavin Quinn in response to Ajaroddin Havaldar on page 12
Jun 26, 2015 3:48 PM
Hi Ajaroddin,

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There are two ways it works:

1. With HANA, it will search all available fact sheets.
2. Without HANA, it will search the apps that you have

Ajaroddin Havaldar
Jun 26, 2015 11:38 AM
Internally how does the global search work in launchpad?
Steve Conicelli in response to Derek Barrett on page 12
Apr 11, 2015 1:03 AM
I'm glad this helped you out!
Derek Barrett in response to Steve Conicelli on page 13
Apr 11, 2015 12:02 AM
Yes, thank you so much ! I was struggling with this for days ! I kept seeing all the Fiori stuff online but none of it
would install into 7.4.
So with your post I was able to see a lot of the add-ons through MOPZ and get them.
I'd give you 5 Likes if I could lol.
Gavin Quinn in response to Thomas Bezak on page 13
Feb 19, 2015 5:01 PM
Hi Thomas-

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That first screen is actually part of an app Mindset will be releasing soon that monitors your Basis processes.
Keep an eye on our blogs for more information.
Thanks,
Gavin
Thomas Bezak
Feb 18, 2015 8:02 PM
How do you get tiles like in your first screen shot showing logged in users and the number of short dumps?
Javier Rubio
Jan 15, 2015 2:43 PM
Hi Gavin and thanks a lot for this post.
May I ask you a question?: When embedding a non-fiori custom app ( adding non-fiori tails ) in the launchpad
I provide it with an URL. This URL was created using BSP. When clicking on the tail a new window is opened
but how can I open the URL in the current launchpad window in the same way as the standard tails do?
Thank you,
Javier
Manu Kumar
Sep 10, 2014 6:27 AM
Thanks for sharing
This will enhance to our knowledge.
Warm Regards,
Manu
SAP Seeker
Sep 5, 2014 5:46 PM
Thanks Gavin for the blog.
Please let me know, how to add a custom UI5 application or custom Webdynpro Application to Fiori
Launchpad ? Can you please add some screenshots here, explaining how to add custom URL's (UI5 or WDA)
to launchpad ?
Best Regards,
Seeker.
Steve Conicelli in response to Steve Conicelli on page 14
Aug 20, 2014 4:14 PM
Hi All,

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I was able to figure this out. You cannot download the Central App INT 740 from service marketplace... this
needs to be done via Maintenance Optimizer. Central App INT 740 is just a collection of all of the SRA001 SRA021 add-ons (plus a few others). Each add-on is installed individual (you will not see one add-on called
"Central App INT 740").
Hope this helps someone out.
Cheers,
Steve
Steve Conicelli in response to Gavin Quinn on page 16
Aug 19, 2014 2:22 AM
Hi Gavin,
I also have a backend ECC 6 EHP7 system with a NW 7.31 NW Gateway Frontend (central hub). What I
cannot find any information on is as to what exactly the Central App INT 740 add-on is. What is this add-on
actually called? I do not want to install any of the UI addons that are already on the Gateway on my backend
ECC system.
As of EHP7 (based on NW7.4), IW_BEP goes away and is replaced by SAP_GWFND (Gateway Foundation).
I already have loaded Addons GBAPP002, GBHCM002, and GBH003. When trying to load any of the SRA*
add-ons, the prerequisite of IW_BEP is not met and I am unable to load it as a result.
Unfortunately, I cannot find any documentation as to what the "Central App INT 740" add-on actually is...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve
RAHUL JAIN
Aug 14, 2014 1:30 PM
Thanks Gavin very much useful...
one question:
I have created a fiori app for mobile and its all working fine. Now i have added a image file to my empty view.
When i run the application using eclipse its working fine and i am able to see the image also. But when i am
deploying it to launch pad the image file is not getting displayed and am getting this error as follows
"NetworkError: 404 NOT FOUND - http://ws-sapsvr01:8010/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/ui2/ushell/shells/MIMEs/img/
SapTeam.png"
Can you please help me sort this out?
it would be very helpful.
Jwala ESS MSS
Aug 9, 2014 9:21 AM

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Thank you for providing a nice information .

Gavin Quinn in response to Srikanth Subramanian on page 15
Aug 6, 2014 11:00 PM
Hey Srikanth,
The requirement would be that the news feed is CORS compliant: http://help.sap.com/saphelp_uiaddon10/
helpdata/en/97/192358c6de4494b225e3c2f3f4825c/content.htm
Most are probably not -- so that may be the trick?
Srikanth Subramanian in response to Gavin Quinn on page 15
Aug 6, 2014 9:22 PM
Hi Gavin,
Have you tried the news tile which can be shown in Launchpad. Have you mentioned this as a bug in your
earlier reply.
If it works, can you please let me know how to set it up.
Regards,
S.Srikanth
Gavin Quinn in response to Srikanth Subramanian on page 15
Aug 6, 2014 6:57 PM
Hi Srikanth,
That may be a bug -- I did notice that as well a while back, but haven't seen an update. We usually leave the
default refresh at 0, which I believe will do an update right away, then every 15 seconds thereafter.
Srikanth Subramanian
Aug 6, 2014 5:55 AM
Hi Gavin,
Thanks for the blog and it was great !!!.
We are in NW Gateway 7.4 with latest UI add-ons and also in ECC backend add-ons. When I logged into
admin and set the auto refresh button to 5 sec for each app.
But, when I logged in as an employee and when I see the tile is not getting auto refreshed automatically after
5 sec. settings. I need to keep refreshing the page to see latest either in timesheet or leave request or in
approval app. Can you please let me know how to do it.
And also, I set the news tile link to show it up in Launchpad. But, its not showing any information.

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Am I missing anything on the above.

Regards,
S.Srikanth
Gavin Quinn in response to Nikunj Thaker on page 16
Aug 3, 2014 7:17 PM
Hi Nikunj,
Thanks for the question. The SRA001-SRA021 are what needs to go onto the backend system. Those items
have the prerequisite of IW_BEP, and once installed, they will be explorable from SEGW.
Nikunj Thaker
Aug 2, 2014 11:45 AM
Hi Gavin,
Good document.
Need some clarity.
Going with central Hub Deployment method.
Having frontend server with SAP NW7.40 and backend server with ERP 6.0 EHP7
As per deployment method mention in link
as link on frontend server need to deploy Central UI Component (which will be UIX01EAP ) + SAP Business
Suites product specific UI component (Central App INT NW740)
Nothing mention to add on backend system.
So below component mention by you need to deploy on frontend server ?
Central App UI NW740 - UIX01EAP
GBAPP002 600
SRA001 - SRA021 - The actual services you can explore with SEGW on ECC.
Regards,
Nikunj Thaker
Hemendra Sabharwal
Aug 1, 2014 6:33 AM
Very Nice Gavin, thanks for sharing.

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Warm Regards
Hemendra
Rene Trippolt
Jun 25, 2014 2:56 PM
nice blog, thanks!
Regards,
Ren
M. Stitselaar in response to Paul J. Modderman on page 17
Jun 5, 2014 8:54 AM
Hi Paul,
Thanks a lot for the offer.
But Im a technical consultant, Im not mainly interested to look at a Fioir demo itself, but more in the technical
installation and setup of the Fiori and Gateway system.
Since yesterday Fiori has become public available without extra costs, so Im now good to go.
But thanks again for the offer.
Regards,
Marco
Paul J. Modderman in response to M. Stitselaar on page 17
Jun 5, 2014 6:03 AM
Hi Marco,
I work with Gavin. If you like, follow my profile and send me a direct message and I can help you get access to
a Fiori setup (that is, if you'd still like to look at a demo).
Thanks,
Paul
M. Stitselaar
Jun 2, 2014 4:51 PM
Hi Gavin Quinn,
First of all, a very nice blog
.
One question: do you know if there is a demo Fiori app available to test this?
I only want to test this and I get an empty Launchpad becuase I do not want to buy the Fiori apps yet but first
want to test and see how it works.
Perhaps there is a demo Fiori patch that I can install or activate that you know of?
Best Regards,
Marco

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Gavin Quinn in response to Simon Kemp on page 18

May 10, 2014 11:51 PM
Thanks Simon for the feedback.
I agree that things may get complicated when you get past say 30-40 tiles. It would be similar in experience I
think to the iPhone apps. Hopefully a single user doesn't have more than say 50 actual roles. I'm sure there will
be creative ways to sort apps later. I know you can rearrange these, and have a "my group" towards the top as
well that may clean things up.
Simon Kemp
May 8, 2014 2:55 AM
Nice post, very clear and easy to follow.
One comment from me.. I like the Fiori Launch Pad... but have some concerns around how it displays content.
The tiles are nice and it works well with a few groups that each have a few tiles in them... what happens when
you have 10 - 15 groups with 10 tiles each?
It is a very flat information architecture, I don't see a way to collapse groups or have any sort of navigation
hierarchy...
Maybe I am missing something - perhaps it is only meant for "light" use but if it is truly to be the future that
"everything will be based on" I think it needs some more options.

I certainly don't want to be negative on it, just want to be real

Thanks again,
Simon
Suvonkar Bashak
May 6, 2014 2:23 PM
Nice Blog, cheers!
Regards,
Suvonkar
Julie Plummer
May 5, 2014 5:26 PM
Very useful - thanks Gavin. I've retweeted this ;-).
Aviad Rivlin
May 5, 2014 1:27 PM
Very nice blog! Thanks for sharing!

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