Deploying a Fiori Adaption Project application to the Fiori launchpad in public cloud

[Puffblende]

Hello,

for a customer project, we need to modify a standard fiori application (doubtful account validation), and deploy it to the public cloud. Currently i try to deploy the application without changes, because i want to have a working deployment process, before i change things in the app.

For the deployment i followed a tutorial that seems to fit my needs:
Link 

My deployment settings in BAS look different. So i was not able to adjust everything what was mentioned in the tutorial.

When i try to select the app in the PC in the "manage launchpad space" transaction, i simply cannot select it.

Has anyone experience in doing adaption projects and public cloud deployments?

Thanks in advance !

[Chuma]

Hello @Puffblende 

Thanks for sharing the context and screenshots. You’re on the right path. Deploying a Fiori Adaptation Project in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud can be tricky due to restrictions compared to on-premise.

 Problem

You've deployed an adaptation project via SAP Business Application Studio (BAS), but the app is not selectable in the “Manage Launchpad Space” app in Public Cloud.

 Root Cause

In S/4HANA Public Cloud, once a Fiori Adaptation Project is deployed

• It must be assigned to a business catalogue and business role.
• Only then will it appear in the Manage Launchpad Spaces/Pages app.

What To Do Next,

1. Verify Deployment Was Successful
• Open the “Maintain App Variants” app in your S/4HANA system.
• Confirm your adapted app appears in the list with status Deployed.
2. Assign to Business Catalogue
• Use the “Maintain Business Catalogues” app (role required).
• Add your adapted app to a business catalogue (can be custom).
• Ensure this catalogue is assigned to a business role that’s assigned to your user.
3. Manage Launchpad App
• Now go back to “Manage Launchpad Spaces”.
• You should be able to find and add your adapted app via its App ID or title.

Important Notes

• You cannot directly select or expose the app in the Launchpad until it’s part of a business role (authorisation model in Public Cloud).
• If you only deployed it but skipped the catalogue/role assignment, it will not appear in any launchpad config apps.

Helpful SAP Documentation:

• SAP Help – Adapting SAP Fiori UIs (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)

Thank you and kind regards

Chuma

[Puffblende]

I tried to access the mentioned apps in the Public Cloud (via the search field). Even tho, i do have all available roles, i can't find any of them (except the "manage launchpad spaces"). What do i do wrong?

[Chuma]

Hello @Puffblende 

If you're in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and can’t find apps (despite having all available roles), here are the most common reasons and how to troubleshoot:

1. Check if the App Is Assigned to a Business Catalogue

Even if you have all roles, apps are only visible if the underlying business catalogues are assigned to your user.

• Go to App Finder > check if the missing app appears under "All Apps".
• If not, use App “Maintain Business Roles” (or app ID F2814) to
• Open your assigned business role.
• Go to the Business Catalogs tab.
• Check if the catalog containing the missing app is present.

You can search SAP Fiori Apps Library to see which catalog an app belongs to.

2. App May Be Part of a Scope Item Not Yet Activated

Some apps are only available once a related scope item is activated in CBC.

Check

• Use the “Manage Your Solution” or “Configure Your Solution” app.
• Look for relevant scope items (e.g., 1GA, 2I2, 3EJ, etc.).
• If the related functionality isn’t active, the apps won’t appear even if the catalogue is assigned

3.Launchpad Content Not Refreshed

If roles or catalogues were recently updated, your Launchpad cache may not be refreshed.

Try:

• Logging out and back in.
• Or use “Clear User Personalisation” from the user menu, if available.

4. App Might Be Hidden or Deprecated

Apps can be

• Renamed or replaced by newer ones
• Not visible due to SAP standard role restrictions, even if “all roles” are assigned

Use the Fiori App Reference Library to confirm:

• App ID
• Required scope item
• Catalog
• Restrictions or prerequisites

5.Check Identity and Access Settings

Use the "Maintain Business Users" app:

• Confirm your user is assigned to the right business roles (not just technical roles)
• Each role should be published and active

Let me know the outcome

With regards

Chuma