SAP FIORI Interview Questions

Are you planning to attend an interview for the SAP Fiori Developer role but confused on how to crack that interview and also what would be the most probable SAP Fiori Interview Questions that the interviewer may ask? Well, you have reached the right place. Tekslate has collected the most frequently asked SAP Fiori Interview Questions which are often asked in multiple interviews.

SAP FIORI Interview Questions

Q1) What is SAP Fiori?

Ans. SAPUI5 is a client-side HTML5 rendering framework or library and SAP FIORI is a collection of and released as waves of applications that are completely based on the SAPUI5 framework. It means we can create applications using the SAPUI5 framework and SAP FIORI is the final product i.e. application.

Q2) Difference between SAP UI5 and SAP FIORI?

Ans. SAP FIORI is a collection of standard applications based on the SAPUI5 library provided by SAP. SAP FIORI applications share some standard design guidelines and the way in which these applications are developed. Currently, more than 500 FIORI applications are available freely.

Q3) What is FIORI Launchpad and Explain it?

Ans. As we know there are more than 500 FIORI applications, SAP has provided a Shell or single point place from where we can access all the applications. This serves as a home page for all the FIORI applications provided. This shows a tile-based UI where every UI redirects to the assigned FIORI application. This Launchpad is fully customizable according to your needs like theming and all.

Q4) What are the steps required to configure SAP Fiori Transactional Apps?

Ans. national Apps configuration steps:

Configuring SAP Web Dispatcher specifies routing rules to define which URL is forwarded to which system is done for both Transactional Apps and Factsheets.

Only needs to be configured for Factsheets. If we just have to configure Transactional Apps we can skip step 2.

The Third Step is configuring the front-end server and this is done for both Transactional Apps and Factsheets. At a high level we need to configure:

• SAP NetWeaver Gateway
• The Central UI Add-Ons (Launchpad Configuration)
• Product Specific Add-Ons

The fourth step is configuring the back-end server and this is done for both Transactional Apps and Factsheets.

Viewing from a high level – Roles, Users, and Authorizations

Note: Transactional Apps can run on any DB whereas the Factsheets must run on SAP Hana.

Q5) Explain SAP NetWeaver Gateway Central Hub deployment in SAP Fiori?

Q6) What are the different authentication methods that can be configured in SAP Fiori for internal and external company communication?

Q7) Explain SAP NetWeaver Gateway Embedded Hub deployment in SAP Fiori?

Ans. In Embedded Hub Deployment  NetWeaver gateway is deployed on the same server as the Business Suite. So multiple Business Suite systems require Gateway to be configured multiple times. It is not recommended by SAP especially for customers with multiple back ends.

Q8) What are the different configuration steps in SAP Fiori?

Ans. Configurations of SAP Fiori Apps are divided into two parts: Configuration of Transaction Apps and Fact sheets, Configuration of Analytical Apps.

Before configuring anything, the complete infrastructure for SAP Fiori apps must be installed. Once that is completed there will be activities to configure on the back-end and front-end servers.

Q9) What are the components of SAP Hana extended application services?

Ans. SAP Hana XS engine contains 2 components-Hana Live App Content and SMART Business components with KPI modeller. Within Hana Live App Content VDM reuse content exist.

Q10) What is MVC?

Q11) How can you get to know whether the device is Touch Screen or not?

Ans. SAPUI5 library provides a special API “sap.ui.Device“which can be used for the device and its feature detection. This API has a flag “sap.ui.Device.touch” which returns true if the device is a touch screen otherwise false.

Q12) How can you get the web browser of the client on which the SAP Fiori application is running?

Ans. SAPUI5 library provides a special API “sap.ui.Device“which can be used for the device and its feature detection. This API provides flags like “chrome”, “firefox”, “Mozilla”, “edge” etc. in “sap.ui.Device.browser” API which returns boolean values.

Q13) What is the use of the OData protocol?

Ans. OData is a protocol used to exchange data on the web and was originally developed by Microsoft. It is based on Atom Publishing and Atom Syndication standards, which in turn, are based on XML and HTTPS(S).

The Atom publishing format doesn’t specify how Data should be encoded within a feed therefore it fails to provide self-describing messages and fails to be fully RESTful. OData extends Atom by providing a metadata description of the message.

OData defines for:

• Simple types
• Complex Types
• Association as well as Navigation path between entries.
• Custom behaviour
• OData also adds an alternative representation of data in the format of JSON.

Q14) What are the components that are configured in SAP Front End Server?

Ans. Configure the ABAP Front-end server includes- Configure SAP NetWeaver Gateway, Configure the Central UI Add-On, Configure SAP Fiori Launchpad.

Q15) What are Fiori Design Principles?

Ans. There are 5 design principles we need to keep in mind while designing SAP Fiori applications.

• Role-Based.
• Delightful.
• Simple.
• Responsive.
• Coherent.

Q16) How does data flow happen in SAP Fiori Launchpad? Explain the steps.

Ans. The sequence of steps:

• LPD_CUST
• Launchpad Designer – Add a catalogue, add a group
• Target mapping – semantic object, action
• Static/Dynamic Launcher
• PFCG – Catalog, group

Q17) How do you identify a Workflow template in SAP Fiori?

Q19) What is the use of defining workflow scenarios in the Workflow engine?

Ans. A workflow scenario aggregates one or more workflow tasks in a workflow engine and is represented by a single entry in the consumer application. The service /IWPGW/TASK PROCESSING is provided in the standard.

Q20) What are the configuration tasks that need to be performed on the Front End server as per different app types?

Ans. We need to perform certain configuration tasks on the front end server which are specific to app type. We need to Activate OData Services for transactional apps and Factsheets but not for Analytical apps. For analytical apps, we need to configure access to SAP HANA data.

Q21) What is the different app-launched tile types in SAP Fiori?

Ans.

Q22) What are the different OData services that are required for SAP Fiori Launchpad?

Ans. OData services have to be enabled in SAP Net Weaver gateway to establish a mapping between the technical OData name and the corresponding back-end service. In order to set up SAP Fiori Launchpad and Launchpad designer, we have to activate 5 specific OData Services.

• /UI2/PAGE_BUILDER_CONF

• /UI2/PAGE_BUILDER_PERS

• /UI2/PAGE_BUILDER_CUST

• /UI2/INTEROP

• /UI2/TRANSPORT

Q23) What are the different options in SAP Fiori Launchpad design?

Ans. The different options in SAP Fiori Launchpad are:

Configuration Layer: Contains all content as delivered to customers including translation.

Customization Layer: Customers adjust content for all users in the system. We can use the CUST layer for testing or other reasons. Content is transportable through customizing requests by customers. After customization, content is decoupled from the configuration layer and no automatic synchronization after changes to the delivered layer.

Q24) What is the use of PFCG role SAP_UI2_USER_700?

Ans. The Launchpad user must have the PFCG role SAP_UI2_USER_700 assigned. With this role, the user can run the SAP Fiori Launchpad on the Personalization level and has the authorization to execute the following OData services:

• /UI2/PAGE_BUILDER_PERS

• /UI2/INTEROP

• /UI2/LAUNCHPAD

Q25) What is the use of SAP Solution Manager and Application Lifecycle Management?

Ans. SAP Solution Manager is the standard platform for Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and plays a decisive role within the ALM tools. Besides providing SAP functionality itself, SAP Solution Manager integrates the other tools to ensure a comprehensive approach.

Q26) What is the use of UI Theme Designer? What are the benefits?

Ans. Using UI theme designer you can create your themes to adapt the visual appearance of applications.

One single tool for theming and branding SAP’s key user interfaces.

Apply your corporate branding and look to applications built with SAP UI technologies. The UI theme designer is a browser-based tool for cross-theming scenarios.

The tool is targeted at different user groups, including developers, visual designers, and administrators.

Key Features and Benefits.

Browser-based, graphical WYSIWYG editor:

Change the values of theming parameters and immediately see how it affects the visualization of the selected preview page.

Build-in preview pages:

Select built-in preview pages to see what your custom theme will look like when it is applied to an application −Application previews (for example, Purchase Order Approval, SAP Fiori Launchpad)Control previews.

Different levels of theming:                                   

• Quick theming (basic cross-technology theme settings)
• Expert theming (technology-specific theme settings)
• Manual LESS or CSS editing.

The colour palette for reuse:

Specify a set of parameters with the main colour values defining your corporate branding.

Cross-technology theming:

Create one consistent theme that applies to various SAP UI clients and technologies −SAPUI5 standard libraries (including SAP Fiori applications and SAP Fiori launchpad)Unified Rendering technologies (such as Web Dynpro ABAP and Floorplan Manager).

• SAP NetWeaver Business Client
• Multiplatform and Multi UI technology support.
• Low Total Cost of Ownership.

Q27) How do you extend an OData service (Gateway Content Layer) in SAP Gateway?

Ans. Transaction code SE11 is an ABAP dictionary. By using this transaction code, you can create, change, and display table entries and structures. At the initial screen, you can put any tables or structures to view, edit, or even create a new one. Transaction code SE11 is normally used as an ABAP programmer.

SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction SEGW)) is a design-time environment, which provides developers an easy-to-use set of tools for creating services. The Code-based OData Channel consumes it and supports developers throughout the development life cycle of a service.

SE80 - Object Navigator

SE 80 is a tool to develop and navigate programs and dd-obj.

SE80 Object Navigator → means all the objects will be available there. In se80 in addition to viewing the objects related to programming and classes, there are more privileges to view such as some other repositories such as mime, object repository, object browser, and all.

Q28) Which components have to redefine while extending the Gateway layer of the SAP Fiori Application?

Ans. IW_BEP on Business Suite

IW_FND on Gateway Layer

Q29) What is the use of component.js file in UI extensibility?

Ans. The configuration is stored in the component.js file of the custom application. The component of the custom application needs to inherit from the main component of the original application. To make the location of the original application or component known to SAPUI5, it may be necessary to use register Module Path. The configuration in the customizing section contains the extension metadata and describes the objects that are replaced or extended.

Q30) What is a fragment and views in SAPUI5?

Ans. Fragments are pieces of a UI without their own controller. The name of each view of the fragment is important. A fragment must be named as .fragment.xml and a view .view.xml

SAPUI5 Views:

Views are nothing but the application pages. We define our user interface by creating Views. Views are formed or created by using one or more Controls in it say Page, simple form,Dialog, Label, Input, etc. Every view has its own controller.

SAPUI5 Fragments:

Fragments are the pieces of UI just like SAPUI5 Views. Whenever we need to use some similar UI parts many times in our application/views we create Fragments of those UI parts because Fragments are reusable and are lightweight compared to VIews and Controls. Fragments are stored within the application itself and can be used by that application only. Fragments are defined as View only and calling Views controller is shared with Fragment as Fragments are not having their own controllers.

Q31) What is the SAP HANA XS engine? How it is used for Business suite and KPI?

Ans. For Analytical apps, you need SAP Hana as an underlying database, with no exceptions. SAP Fiori leverages.

XS engine by using virtual data models. Within the XS engine, there are 2 components: the HANA Live App content for the respective business suite and the Smart business component with the KPI modeller. Within the HANA live content, the VDM reuse content exists which can be modified.

In the below Pic, you have the ABAP front end server which contains the UI Add-Ons for respective products used, NetWeaver Gateway with OData enablement, the central UI add-on, and the KPI framework. These front end components have read access to the backend data via a trusted RFC connection.

Q32) Which routing rules have to be defined in SAP HANA studio to configure Web Dispatcher to use HTTPS request?

Ans. Three routing rules need to be defined in the SAP NWG system.

• Default_host/sap/public
• Default_host/sap/bc
• Default_host/sap/opt

Two routing rules need to be defined in the HANA studio.

• Content/sap/Hana
• Content/sap/HBA

Q33) In SAP NetWeaver 7.31 ep1, which roles should be assigned to the Fiori Launchpad administrator?

Ans. The Launchpad administrator must have the PFCG role SAP_UI2_ADMIN assigned.

SAP_UI2_ADMIN is a composite role containing the following release-dependent roles:

Q34) Why do we need a system alias If GW_CORE and IW_BEP components are installed on the same ABAP system?

Ans. You need to know the system alias of the ABAP system in which you developed and configured the Gateway Service. There are two possibilities here −

If the GW_CORE and IW_BEP components are installed on the same ABAP system, then the system alias will probably be “LOCAL”.

If they are installed on different systems, then although system aliases can be any name you like, they generally follow the naming convention of _ So the system alias for connecting to client 200 of system C11 would generally be C11_200.

Q35) What is the Launchpad designer tool? Why do we need it?

Ans. We can use SAP Fiori Launchpad designer for configuring and creating groups and catalogues which can then be accessed from SAP Fiori Launchpad which is a single entry point to all apps. We can search recently launched apps via the search capability of Launchpad. Tiles that are available on the Fiori Launchpad home page are configured using Launchpad Designer Tool.

Q36) What is the SAP HANA XS engine? How it is used for the Business suite and KPI?

Ans. For Analytical apps, you need SAP Hana as an underlying database, with no exceptions. SAP Fiori leverages. XS engine by using virtual data models. Within the XS engine, there are 2 components: the HANA Live App content for the respective business suite and the Smart business component with the KPI modeller. Within the HANA live content, the VDM reuse content exists which can be modified.

Q37) In SAP NetWeaver 7.31 ep1, which roles should be assigned to the Fiori Launchpad administrator?

Ans. The Launchpad administrator must have the PFCG role SAP_UI2_ADMIN assigned. SAP_UI2_ADMIN is a composite role containing the following release-dependent roles − SAP_UI2_ADMIN_700 for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 SAP_UI2_ADMIN_702 for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 enhancement package 2 SAP_UI2_ADMIN_731 for SAP NetWeaver 7.0 enhancement package 3 and SAP NetWeaver 7.3 enhancement package 1.