Tiles
Quick answer
Use dynamic tiles for the counts users care about (turning the launchpad into a light dashboard), keep titles clear, and group tiles logically.
Key takeaways
- A tile is configured with a title, icon, a target (the app/intent it launches) and, for dynamic tiles, a service that supplies the…
- Tiles live in catalogs (the pool of available apps for a role) and are arranged into groups/pages that users see.
- Static tiles: a fixed icon/title that launches an app.
- Watch out: Too many dynamic tiles loading the backend.
Kinds of tiles
- Static tiles: a fixed icon/title that launches an app.
- Dynamic tiles: show a live number (e.g. count of open orders) pulled via OData.
- KPI/news/custom tiles: richer content on the tile itself.
How tiles work
A tile is configured with a title, icon, a target (the app/intent it launches) and, for dynamic tiles, a service that supplies the live number. Clicking a tile triggers intent-based navigation to open the target app, often with parameters.
Tiles in catalogs and groups
Tiles live in catalogs (the pool of available apps for a role) and are arranged into groups/pages that users see. Administrators assign catalogs/groups to roles; users then get and can personalise those tiles.
Design tips
Use dynamic tiles for the counts users care about (turning the launchpad into a light dashboard), keep titles clear, and group tiles logically. Overusing dynamic tiles, though, adds backend load, balance insight against performance.
Common pitfalls
- Too many dynamic tiles loading the backend.
- Unclear tile titles confusing users.
- Wrong navigation target on a tile.
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Which statement is true of Tiles?
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- B. This interview hub prepares you for SAP interviews across roles and experience levels, from freshers to…
- C. Clicking a tile triggers intent-based navigation to open the target app, often with parameters.
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C. Clicking a tile triggers intent-based navigation to open the target app, often with parameters.
Covered in the “How tiles work” section of this lesson.
Which of these also applies to Tiles?
- A. Wrong logical-system assignment (esp. after system copy).
- B. Tiles live in catalogs (the pool of available apps for a role) and are arranged into groups/pages that users…
- C. Reading tables directly instead of using CDS/reports where appropriate.
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B. Tiles live in catalogs (the pool of available apps for a role) and are arranged into groups/pages that users…
Covered in the “Tiles in catalogs and groups” section of this lesson.
Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers Tiles?
- A. SAP Fiori
- B. SAP reference
- C. SAP administration
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A. SAP Fiori
This lesson sits in the SAP Fiori section of the Learn SAP course.