What is top text in SAP BC-DOC-TTL - Translation Tools?

SAP Term: top text

• Component: BC-DOC-TTL

• Component Name: Translation Tools

• Description: A translation administrator creates top text objects by running a report that scans the source texts in short text objects in an object list or standard worklist, looking for source texts that occur time and time again. Such frequently recurring source texts are included in top text objects. A translator then processes the top text objects in the short text editor, just like any other short text object. They are a gateway to the proposal pool. The aim of top text processing is to create as many high-quality system standards and domain standards as possible for the frequently recurring source texts. After top text processing, the translation administrator starts a worklist evaluation with automatic distribution to copy proposals created during top text processing into translation lines in short text objects in the standard worklist. This makes short text translation quicker, cheaper, and more consistent. For example, the English source text Personnel Number occurs 10 times in sho

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• Key Concepts: 
  Top Text is a component of the SAP Translation Tools (BC-DOC-TTL) that allows users to create and manage text elements in multiple languages. It enables users to store and maintain text elements in a central repository, and to translate them into different languages. The text elements can be used in various SAP applications, such as SAPscript, Smart Forms, and Web Dynpro. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Top Text, users must first create a text element in the desired language. This can be done by entering the text into the Top Text editor. Once the text element is created, it can be translated into other languages using the translation tools provided by Top Text. The translated text elements can then be used in various SAP applications. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating text elements, it is important to ensure that they are properly formatted and contain all necessary information. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which text elements have been translated into which languages, as this will help ensure that all applications are using the correct version of the text element. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Top Text is part of the SAP Translation Tools (BC-DOC-TTL). Other components of this suite include Translation Memory, Language Analysis, and Machine Translation. Additionally, Top Text can be used in conjunction with other SAP applications such as SAPscript, Smart Forms, and Web Dynpro.