The Importance of CI/CD for On-Premise SAP Fiori Deployments

This article discusses the benefits of using Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for Fiori on-premise deployments, beyond SAP Cloud. It highlights that many companies still deploy to on-premise systems and emphasizes the importance of keeping the Git repository and SAP system in sync to avoid version conflicts. The article recommends automating the deployment process through CI/CD pipelines and having a dedicated technical user for deployment to ensure consistency.

In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise software, many companies continue to deploy to on-premise systems such as SAP Fiori, ECC, or gateway systems. While the shift towards cloud-based deployments is significant, traditional on-premise systems remain integral to many business operations. One key aspect that can significantly enhance these on-premise deployments is the adoption of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

CI/CD is a software development methodology that automates the integration and deployment processes, ensuring that code changes are tested and deployed in a consistent and reliable manner. For on-premise Fiori deployments, CI/CD can streamline development processes and prevent coding conflicts by ensuring that the code in the Git repository remains in sync with the SAP systems [1].

The use of webhooks can trigger automatic deployments, reducing the manual intervention required and minimizing the risk of human error. A dedicated technical user can handle the deployment process, ensuring consistency between the Git repository and the SAP systems. This approach helps prevent coding conflicts and ensures that developers work with the latest version of the code base.

Many companies still rely on on-premise systems, and without CI/CD, developers may deploy directly to the system without committing code to GitHub. This can lead to version conflicts and difficulties in managing and tracking changes. It is essential to keep the Git repository and the SAP system in sync to avoid these issues. The code base in the system should not be used for development purposes directly; it should be in Git.

CI/CD can help synchronize code between Git repositories and SAP systems automatically. By using a webhook, CI/CD can trigger deployments to SAP systems when updates are made to the Git repository. Automating the deployment process through CI/CD pipelines ensures consistency and avoids human error, leading to more efficient and reliable deployments.

In conclusion, the adoption of CI/CD for on-premise Fiori deployments can significantly enhance the development and deployment processes. By keeping the Git repository and SAP system in sync, automating deployments, and having a dedicated technical user for deployment, companies can achieve greater consistency, reliability, and efficiency in their on-premise deployments.

References:
[1] https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-blog-posts-by-members/beyond-sap-cloud-episode-34-devops-for-fiori-on-premise-with-btp-ci-cd/ba-p/14158423