What is collision in SAP BC-I18-UNI - I18N Unicode?

SAP Term: collision

• Component: BC-I18-UNI

• Component Name: I18N Unicode

• Description: Preparation of MDMP System conversion to Unicode. Collisions may occur whenever a language key is incorrect in the database, e.g. when a word is used in two languages which use different code pages. The conversion tool gets conflicting information about which code page to use for the conversion of a table row in: TABCAT2 tables TABCAT1 tables with ambiguous language information

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• Key Concepts: 
  Collision is a term used in SAP BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion. It occurs when two different characters are mapped to the same Unicode character. This can cause problems when trying to display the characters correctly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When using SAP BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion, it is important to be aware of collisions and how they can affect the display of characters. To avoid collisions, it is important to ensure that all characters are mapped to unique Unicode characters. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When mapping characters, it is important to check for collisions before committing the changes. This can be done by running a test conversion and checking for any errors or warnings that may indicate a collision. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on collisions and how to avoid them, please refer to the SAP BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion documentation.