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SAP Fiori · Lesson

Catalogs

Quick answer

The catalog/group/role model is exactly what determines whether a user can find and open an app.

Key takeaways

  • A catalog groups a set of Fiori apps (with their tiles and target mappings).
  • Administrators use standard SAP-delivered catalogs (aligned to business roles) or build custom ones, then reference them from PFCG…
  • Catalog: the pool of apps a user is authorised to launch (and can add as favourites).
  • Watch out: Confusing catalogs (available) with groups (visible).

What a catalog is

A catalog groups a set of Fiori apps (with their tiles and target mappings). It represents "these apps are available"; it does not by itself put tiles on a user’s home, that is what groups do. A role references catalogs to grant access to their apps and groups to arrange the visible tiles.

Catalog vs group

  • Catalog: the pool of apps a user is authorised to launch (and can add as favourites).
  • Group / page / space: the arranged tiles the user actually sees by default.

Administering catalogs

Administrators use standard SAP-delivered catalogs (aligned to business roles) or build custom ones, then reference them from PFCG roles. SAP provides a Fiori apps reference library to find which catalog/role a given app belongs to, invaluable when setting up access.

Why it matters

The catalog/group/role model is exactly what determines whether a user can find and open an app. Most "I can’t see the app" problems come down to the app’s catalog not being in the user’s role.

Common pitfalls

  • Confusing catalogs (available) with groups (visible).
  • Not using the Fiori apps reference library to find catalogs.
  • Custom catalogs when a standard one exists.

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Check your understanding

  1. Which statement is true of Catalogs?

    • A. FB70 is the SAP transaction code for Post Customer Invoice (FI).
    • B. It represents "these apps are available"; it does not by itself put tiles on a user’s home, that is what…
    • C. These configuration documents are reference write-ups of how common SAP configuration is done, useful as…
    Show answer

    B. It represents "these apps are available"; it does not by itself put tiles on a user’s home, that is what…

    Covered in the “What a catalog is” section of this lesson.

  2. Which of these also applies to Catalogs?

    • A. A role references catalogs to grant access to their apps and groups to arrange the visible tiles.
    • B. No/weak credit checks, exposure to bad debt.
    • C. Following steps without understanding the concept.
    Show answer

    A. A role references catalogs to grant access to their apps and groups to arrange the visible tiles.

    Covered in the “What a catalog is” section of this lesson.

  3. Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers Catalogs?

    • A. SAP certification
    • B. SAP Fiori
    • C. SAP modules hub
    Show answer

    B. SAP Fiori

    This lesson sits in the SAP Fiori section of the Learn SAP course.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Catalogs refer to in SAP?

Fiori catalogs are the collections of apps (and their tiles/targets) that define what is available to assign to users. They are a core part of the launchpad content model, alongside groups, and are referenced by roles.

Which transaction codes come up with Catalogs?

Administrators use standard SAP-delivered catalogs (aligned to business roles) or build custom ones, then reference them from PFCG roles.

Where does Catalogs sit in the Fiori stack?

A catalog groups a set of Fiori apps (with their tiles and target mappings).

What tends to go wrong with Catalogs?

Confusing catalogs (available) with groups (visible). Not using the Fiori apps reference library to find catalogs. Custom catalogs when a standard one exists.
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