Exploring SAP Fiori Data Handling

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
  • Execute SAP Fiori data handling.
  • Operate SAP Fiori search.

Interaction Floorplan

SAP Fiori interaction pyramid and flowchart displaying components of FLP: Entry point at the top connects to a domain section, which further leads to details sections on the left and right sides of the diagram.

The SAP Fiori interaction pyramid visualizes the connection between different layers of apps. The overall content scope becomes more focused with each interaction step. The FLP used as an entry point contains all favorite apps of a user. An overview page focuses on the domain-specific key tasks and contains only the most frequently used apps for a role. A pool of apps shows the details and offer actions for certain business objects with object pages standing in the center of cross-app navigation.

Screenshot of an overview page displaying analytical, list, and table cards with charts, graphs, and lists.

The overview page (OVP) is a data-driven SAP Fiori app type and floorplan. It provides all the information that a user needs in a single page, based on the specific domain or role of the user. It enables the user to focus on the most important tasks and view, filter, and react to information quickly. Each task or topic is represented by a card (or content container). Different types of cards enable the visualization of information in an attractive and efficient way.

Screenshot of an object page showing details of a product like delivery time, leasing installment, assembly options, contact information, and a table of assembly options. Elements are labeled as header, sections, and block.

The object page enables the user to display, create, or edit a business object. It comes with a flexible header; a choice of anchor or tab navigation; and a flexible, responsive layout. These features make it adaptable for a wide range of use cases. The object page, similar to the overview page, is based on SAP Fiori elements technology and uses an annotated view of app data.

SAP Fiori Search

SAP Fiori offers a powerful search to find contents in the SAP Fiori launchpad (FLP). Using any database, you can search for text fragments of SAP Fiori tiles. However, when using SAP HANA, all business data of the back-end server (BES) can be searched quickly.

To access the SAP Fiori search, open the Search field at the top of the FLP, select a data area, and enter any value of a dataset in the BES. You can use the wildcard * as a placeholder.

Watch the video to see how to use the SAP Fiori Search.

Operate SAP Fiori Search

Business Example

You want to search for business data using the SAP Fiori search, navigate to dependent business objects, and save the result as a tile in the SAP Fiori launchpad.

Note

This exercise requires an SAP Learning system. Login information is provided by your system setup guide.

Task 1: Navigate SAP Fiori Search

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Steps

  1. Search for all banks in Germany in the SAP Fiori launchpad of your SAP S/4HANA (S4H) system.

    1. In the SAP Fiori launchpad of your S4H, choose Search in the upper right-hand corner.

    2. In the Search In dropdown, choose Banks.

    3. In the Search field, enter * and choose Enter.

    4. Choose Show filters in the upper left.

    5. In the Filter By pane, choose Germany as Country.

    6. Examine the Results screen.

  2. Display the G/L account balances of the house bank account of Bank 1 for the currency EUR.

    1. On the Results screen, choose Bank 1 - SAMPLE BANK 50070010.

    2. In the House Banks table, choose DEBK1.

    3. In the House Bank Accounts table of DEBK1, look for EUR in the Currency column.

    4. Choose the G/L Account11001000.

    5. In the popup, choose Display G/L Account Balances.

    6. In the Fiscal Year of Ledger field, enter the current year and choose Enter.

      Result

      There are no balances for this G/L account in the current year.

Task 2: Save an App as Tile

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Steps

  1. In the SAP Fiori launchpad spaces of your S4H, save the balances of the G/L account 11001000 as a tile in your My Home page. Add Bank 1 Giro as Subtitle for the tile.

    1. In the SAP Fiori launchpad of your S4H, in the Display G/L Account Balances, in the upper right-hand corner, choose Share→Save as Tile.

    2. In the Subtitle field, enter Bank 1 Giro.

    3. For the Pages field, open the value help.

    4. In the Pages popup, select My Home and choose Apply.

    5. Choose Save.

    6. Choose Navigate to Home.

    7. In the Apps section, choose the Display G/L Account Balances (Bank 1 Giro) tile.

    8. Continue to operate the SAP Fiori search as you wish.

Learning

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