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You can make the launchpad available under a custom URL by creating an external alias.

Context

After activating the SICF service for the launchpad with cache buster, you can create an external alias for the default URL of the launchpad. This enables your users to use the same URL.

Alternatively, you can make the launchpad available under a short URL of your choice within your domain.

Procedure

  1. On the front-end server, start transaction SICF.
  2. Select hierarchy type SERVICE, then choose .
  3. Choose External Aliases.
  4. Select a host, then choose Start of the navigation path External Alias Next navigation step Create End of the navigation path.
  5. In the External Alias field, enter the alias under which you want the launchpad to be available.

    If you want to make the launchpad with cache buster available under the previous default URL, enter the following external alias:

    /sap/bc/ui5_ui5/ui2/ushell/shells/abap

    Alternatively, enter an alias of your choice, for example:

    /fiori

  6. On the Trg Element tab, select the following target handler for the launchpad with cache buster:

    /sap/bc/ui2/flp

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