UX for S/4 HANA virtual bootcamp – What key topics should be considered to deliver a UX for S/4HANA Project

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SAP Fiori is the re-imagined and improved user experience for SAP S/4HANA; it encompasses significant productivity improvements via innovations (e.g. exception-based processing through machine learning) and simplifications (i.e. a more precise fit of the user interface to the task & business role).
There are 2 facts that customers need to understand wrt implementing SAP Fiori:

• it is not a replacement for SAP GUI. Customers need to implement the apps that gives the most value to their business processes.
• implementing SAP Fiori is more than simply activating standard apps; there are specialised tasks involved to personalise the solution and to unlock the delightful UX.

Legacy ECC implementations only required setting up authorizations to allow users to access the SAP GUI transactions that are relevant for them. SAP Fiori leverages concepts such as role based access to standard apps designed for specific task execution, machine learning, SAP CoPilot, insights to action paradigm, improved workflows, mobile access etc. It needs careful consideration by UX experts to determine the right type and number of apps required for each user role. Other considerations include extending standard apps, creating custom apps, extending transactions where SAP Fiori apps are not available using Screen Personas, setting up user roles, security, and whether mobile devices are in scope etc to name a few.
UX&Mobile SAP Consulting Practice have compiled UX for SAP S/4HANA Virtual Bootcamp; which is a series of short videos that describes the key topics to be considered to plan and deliver a great UX for SAP S/4HANA. Target audience for these videos are customers who are considering transformation to SAP S/4HANA or are already in project execution mode.
Linked to these videos you will also find some accelerators, related blogs and useful documentation that will help you understand more details of what is described in the videos.

Transformation Planning Phase:

In this section we have selected the videos and links that will help customers to determine the UX scope during the  planning stages of SAP S/4HANA transformation. This information should be used to work with the chosen implementation partner to arrive at budgetary estimates.
First we suggest you review the following video UX is here to stay and you should not forget , then the video Identifying Fiori apps and run the Fiori Apps Recommendation Report, visit the Fiori Applications Library while watching the video Lighthouse apps
Finally, we suggest going through the following blogs:
Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid
Fiori for S/4HANA Value Proposition
Fiori for S/4HANA Fundamentals
Fiori for S/4HANA Architecture

Project Implementation Phase:

This is not intended to be a step by step guide or a service that will describe exactly what you should do to deliver the project, but to clarify selected key topics.

Delivery Phase	Content
Prepare	Video Planning a UX for S/4 HANA project All projects require careful planning of the delivery activities. Learn the key elements to consider while planning a Fiori for S/4HANA project. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Essential Roles in Fiori for S/4HANA projects Critical UX activities in S/4HANA projects Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki Deployment Recommendations for SAP Fiori
	Video Landscape deployment and App Activation A carefully designed house is sure to amaze its occupants, so is the case of your Fiori for S/4HANA project. Learn the key considerations of Fiori architecture and application deployment. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Fiori for S/4HANA Architecture Fiori for S/4HANA – Getting started with configuration SAP Fiori for S/4HANA – Basic Configuration with help of Task Lists Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki UITECH OP1709 FSP0 Administration Guide to Implementation of SAP S/4HANA with SAP Best Practices (1709 FPS0) SAP S/4HANA Fiori Foundation Configuration (MAA) SAP S/4HANA Fiori Basic Network and Security Configuration (MAB) SAP S/4HANA Fiori App Deployment (MAD) SAP S/4HANA Fiori Launchpad Operation (MAG) SAP S/4HANA Other App Types Deployment (MAL)
Explore	Video Identifying Fiori apps Need to know which apps to implement in your project? Let us show you how to find out which apps would be important for your project. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ SAP Solution Explorer for S/4 HANA Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Fiori for S/4HANA – Fiori 2.0 Implementation Guidelines Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki
	Video Lighthouse apps SAP is experienced delivering Fiori for S/4HANA projects. Find out the apps that are sure to offer more value to your project. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ SAP Solution Explorer for S/4 HANA Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid SAP Fiori Lighthouse scenarios Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki
	Video Authorizations, user roles and why you may not always use the standard catalogues and groups Security is an important topic for our customers. Learn the key considerations of Fiori security and security planning. Accelerators Fiori Launchpad Configuration guide SAP Fiori Launchpad – Setting up the right environment Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Fiori for S/4HANA – Fiori 2.0 Implementation Guidelines Fiori for S/4HANA – Limit Search Object Access in Fiori Launchpad Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki
	Video UX for S/4HANA Fit gap – Overview Fiori standard apps may not fit your customers’ requirements. Let us show you the key considerations when planning for fit-gap analysis. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki
	Video UX for S/4HANA Fit gap –  Detailed Activities​ Fiori standard apps may not fit your customers’ requirements. Let us show you the detailed activities when planning for fit-gap analysis. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki
Realize	Video Move to Fiori and find where to safely invest with your custom developments S/4HANA offers a new ABAP programing model based around Fiori. Learn how to plan for an adoption of this new model and leverage the best features available in S/4HANA. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Getting Started with ABAP Programming Model for SAP Fiori Apps in SAP S/4HANA Fiori elements – How to create an Object Page Extension Fiori Elements – How to develop a List Report – Basic Approach Fiori elements – How to Develop an Object Page Fiori elements – Turn your List Report into a Master-Master-Detail app with Flexible Column Layout Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki ABAP Programming model for SAP Fiori Introduction to SAP Fiori Elements
	Video Analytics Use Cases S/4HANA offers new possibilities to analyze data. Learn the key considerations and available tools to analyze data in an S/4HANA system. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Creating a SAP Fiori Product Analytics Application Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki SAP Smart Business Modeler Apps Report Designer Modeler Apps Using Analytical Reports Analytical Apps Based on Analysis Path Framework (APF) Query Browser View Browser
Deploy	Video Frontend Client Copies Planning your client strategy in S/4HANA systems has a direct impact in your Fiori landscape. Learn the key considerations and recommendations when planning your landscapes client strategy with Fiori. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Fiori for S/4HANA – Mass OData Unassign Updated task list available for SAP Gateway service activation Custom task list for OData service mass maintenance How to configure Fiori with Multi-Clients for SAP S/4HANA Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki ​
Run	Video UX for S/4HANA housekeeping – Monitoring your system Once your Fiori for S/4HANA implementation is finished and end users start adopting Fiori Apps you will need to understand and perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks in the system. Accelerators SAP Best Practices for user experience in SAP S/4HANA‎ Blogs Fiori for S/4HANA – Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions to Avoid Fiori for S/4HANA – Troubleshooting Authorization concept in SADL based OData Services Fiori for S/4HANA – Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks in S/4HANA On-Premise Documentation SAP Fiori for SAP S/4HANA Wiki

 
 
This compilation is the result of many experiences from different areas delivering UX for S/4 HANA around the world. I’d like to thank the Emanuel Affatati, Diego Rodriguez, Leonardo Gomez and Paulo Silva from UX&Mobile Consulting LAC, Andreanna Michaels, Brian Bremer, Evan Schiele , Santhabai Sreekumar and Tushar Pradhan from UX&Mobile Consulting North America, Andreas Rahe , Jonas Halbe and Aaron Schwarz from UX&Mobile Consulting Germany, Jocelyn Dart from S/4 HANA RIG, Hannes Defloo from P&I, Juan Pablo Meouchi from LAC CoE, Jameela Shabeer and Ralf Weppernig form  UX&Mobile Consulting Global Practice that participated in this work. And special thanks to Jorge Baltazar who made it possible.

Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments section.
Thanks,
UX&Mobile Consulting Global Practice
 

Source: https://blogs.sap.com/2018/08/09/ux-for-s4-hana-virtual-bootcamp-what-key-topics-should-be-considered-to-deliver-a-ux-for-s4hana-project/