SAP Fiori — the User Interface of S/4HANA
SAP Fiori is SAP's modern design system and user interface — role-based, web- and mobile-capable, and the standard in S/4HANA. Fiori replaces the classic, transaction-heavy SAP GUI and puts the user's concrete tasks, rather than modules, at the centre.
What is SAP Fiori?
Fiori is more than a new look: it is a concept that fundamentally changes the SAP user experience. Instead of complex transaction codes (such as "VA01"), users work with task-oriented apps reachable via a central launchpad. Technically, Fiori is based on the web library SAPUI5 and HTML5.
The five design principles
- Role-based: each user sees only the apps relevant to their role
- Simple: focus on the essential steps of a task
- Coherent: consistent operation across all apps
- Responsive: the same app on desktop, tablet and smartphone
- Delightful: an interface users enjoy using
Fiori vs. the classic SAP GUI
| Aspect | SAP GUI | SAP Fiori |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | transaction codes | task-oriented apps |
| Platform | desktop client | browser, mobile |
| Entry point | Easy Access menu | Fiori Launchpad |
| Audience | power users | all user roles |
In S/4HANA, Fiori is the recommended standard; the classic SAP GUI remains available for deep configuration work.
Related topics
- SAP S/4HANA
- ABAP
- GUI — Graphical User Interface
- ERP — Enterprise Resource Planning
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- API
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SAP Fiori?
SAP Fiori is SAP's modern, role-based design system and user interface. In S/4HANA it is the standard and puts task-oriented apps, rather than complex transaction codes, at the centre.
What is the difference between SAP Fiori and SAP GUI?
The classic SAP GUI works with transaction codes in a desktop client. Fiori is a browser-based, mobile, task-oriented interface with the Fiori Launchpad as the central entry point.
What is the Fiori Launchpad?
The Fiori Launchpad is the personalisable home screen with tiles through which users start apps and partly see live KPIs. It replaces the old SAP Easy Access menu.
What technology is SAP Fiori based on?
Fiori is based on the web library SAPUI5 and HTML5, so Fiori apps run responsively in the browser on desktop, tablet and smartphone.
Do you have to use Fiori with S/4HANA?
Fiori is the recommended standard in S/4HANA, especially for end users. For deep configuration and customising work, the classic SAP GUI remains available.