Fixing Fiori UX Bottlenecks in Core Processes with Ephlux Swift No-Code + Mobile

SAP S/4HANA uses SAP Fiori as the default user experience for running end-to-end enterprise business processes. However, customer feedback consistently highlights that while the backend is powerful, the Fiori UI often becomes a bottleneck, especially in Sales to Revenue (or Order-to-Cash), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Business Partner (BP) management.

These issues are amplified on mobile devices, where speed, simplicity, and continuity are non-negotiable.

This blog reviews the most common process-level Fiori UI pain points and explains how Ephlux Swift, a no-code, mobile-first UI layer, resolves them without disrupting SAP Clean Core logic.

1. Sales to Revenue: Where Speed Matters Most

Common Fiori UI Issues

In Sales and Distributions (SD) processes, i.e. Sales Order creation, delivery processing, billing, users frequently complain about:

• Slow loading of “Create Sales Order” apps due to heavy OData payloads
• Frequent context switches between apps (VA01 equivalents split across multiple Fiori tiles)
• Complex screens with too many mandatory and optional fields
• Poor mobile usability for sales reps and order entry staff

Real World Impact

Sales teams revert to SAP GUI or desktops, defeating the purpose of mobile enablement. Order entry delays increase, and cycle times slow down.

How Ephlux Swift Helps

Ephlux Swift enables no-code, task-focused mobile screens for O2C:

• Combines multiple Fiori steps into a single guided mobile workflow
• Exposes only business-critical fields for each role (sales rep vs back office)
• Reduces backend calls by orchestrating data efficiently
• Works seamlessly on phones and tablets without custom UI5 coding

Result

Faster order capture, fewer errors, and true mobile adoption for sales operations.

2. Supply Chain Management (SCM): High Volume, High Friction

Common Fiori UI Issues

In SCM processes such as Purchase Requisitions (PR),  Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), and Inventory Management, customers report:

• Lagging list reports when handling large datasets
• Slow barcode scanning or confirmation flows on mobile devices, slowing down inventory management
• Inconsistent behavior between desktop and mobile Fiori apps
• ECC6-style transaction screens embedded in Fiori Launchpad

Real World Impact

Warehouse and procurement teams experience delays, especially during peak operations. Mobile usage becomes impractical on the shop floor.

How Ephlux Swift Helps

Swift introduces mobile-native, no-code SCM workflows:

• Accelerate SAP warehouse scanning, no Fiori lag, no code, just speed with Swift.
• Optimized screens for high-frequency actions (GR, stock checks, confirmations)
• Offline-capable flows for warehouses and field logistics
• Simple, tap-first UX replacing dense Fiori tables
• No dependency on complex UI5 enhancements or custom code

Result

Higher throughput, reduced operational delays, and improved user confidence in mobile SCM execution. Result is instant barcode scans for SAP S/4HANA warehouse management with Swift mobile UX.

3. Business Partner (BP) Management: Complexity Without Clarity

Common Fiori UI Issues

Business Partner management is one of the most criticized areas in S/4HANA Fiori:

• Overloaded BP screens combining customer, vendor, employee and role data
• Confusing navigation across multiple BP roles and views
• Poor performance during search, validation, and save operations
• High training dependency due to non-intuitive UI behavior

Real World Impact

Master data teams struggle with efficiency, and data quality issues increase due to user confusion.

How Ephlux Swift Helps

Ephlux Swift simplifies BP management using role-based, no-code UI composition:

• Separate mobile-friendly flows for customer creation, vendor onboarding, and updates
• Progressive disclosure, users see only what they need, when they need it
• Faster validation cycles with reduced round-trips to the backend
• Consistent experience across desktop and mobile

Result

Cleaner master data, faster onboarding, and reduced reliance on power users.

4. Why No-Code Matters in SAP UX Modernization

Traditional Fiori optimization often requires:

• UI5 development skills
• Continuous regression testing after SAP upgrades
• Long development and transport cycles

Ephlux Swift No-Code Advantage

• Business users and functional consultants can configure workflows
• UI logic is decoupled from SAP UI5 version changes
• Faster time-to-value with minimal technical debt
• Safer upgrades with fewer UI breakages

This is particularly valuable for enterprises frequently upgrading S/4HANA releases or using hybrid landscapes.

5. Performance, Monitoring, and Built-In Diagnostics

Beyond UX, customers frequently complain about the lack of visibility into Fiori performance issues.

Ephlux Swift addresses this with:

• Built-in UI and transaction performance monitoring
• Clear error logging across mobile and desktop usage
• Faster root cause analysis without deep technical tracing

This significantly reduces dependency on prolonged SAP support cycles.

Conclusion: Making SAP S/4HANA Usable Where It Matters

SAP S/4HANA delivers robust digital core capabilities, but Fiori UI limitations in core business processes, especially O2C, SCM, and BP management, continue to hinder adoption.

Ephlux Swift bridges this gap by providing:

• No-code, mobile-first user experiences
• Process-focused UI instead of generic app sprawl
• Faster performance without compromising SAP standards
• Lower cost of change and upgrade resilience

With Swift, enterprises move beyond Fiori limitations to achieve true mobile adoption and higher returns from S/4HANA.