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 center.
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 reached through a central launchpad. Technically, Fiori is built 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.