Learn SAP-FIORI-EXTENSIONS with Real Code Examples

Fiori Extensions enable tailored user experiences while keeping SAP standard apps upgrade-safe.

They support UI-level, OData-level, and backend-level enhancements.

Extensions can add fields, actions, business logic, and new UI elements.

Use SAPUI5 controls and extension hooks for customized layouts.

Widely used in finance, logistics, HR, supply chain, and manufacturing workflows.

UI Adaptation at runtime (RTA)

Controller extension hooks

Custom fields and logic (CFL) framework

OData service redefinition and extension

Full SAPUI5 app creation and extension support

SAP Fiori design principles

SAPUI5 component and controller structure

OData service architecture

Extension points and hooks

CDS views and ABAP backend enhancement concepts

SAPUI5 component structure

Manifest.json for extension metadata

Controller and view extension files

OData redefinition artifacts

Transportable packages for deployment

Identify the standard app requiring modification

Check available extension points

Apply UI, controller, or OData extensions

Enhance backend logic if needed

Test and deploy via transport system

Beginner: field visibility changes via RTA

Intermediate: controller extension methods

Advanced: OData redefinition and backend logic

Expert: building full extension apps from scratch

Architect: enterprise-level Fiori extension strategy

Fiori Extensions vs Custom Fiori Apps - faster & upgrade-safe

Fiori Extensions vs ABAP GUI enhancements - modern UX

Fiori Extensions vs Full-stack BTP Apps - simpler for S/4HANA data

Frontend vs Backend extensions - UI vs business logic focus

RTA vs Pro-code extension - low-code vs full flexibility

2013 - Launch of SAP Fiori

2015 - Introduction of SAPUI5 extension points

2018 - Custom Fields & Logic Framework

2020 - Adaptation projects and Fiori tools

2023 - Full-stack extensibility via SAP BTP

2025 - AI-assisted Fiori extensions

SAPUI5 - SAP’s UI framework

Fiori - UX design and app model

Extension Point - predefined customization slot

OData - REST-based SAP service protocol

CDS - Core Data Services