What is TABCAT 1 in SAP BC-I18-UNI - I18N Unicode?

SAP Term: TABCAT 1

• Component: BC-I18-UNI

• Component Name: I18N Unicode

• Description: During the Unicode Preconversion Phase, all database tables are divided into three table categories according to whether they: contain a language field type LANG or SPRAS and the Text Language Flag or they do not contain a language field type LANG or SPRAS and the Text Language Flag or they are not code page-dependent at all. Category 1 TABCAT 1 = Code page-dependent with Language Field: The table has a language field and the Text lang. flag is set. If the flag is not set, the table is considered a table without LANG field.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  TABCAT 1 is a component of the SAP system that is used to convert non-Unicode characters into Unicode characters. This component is part of the BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion package, which is used to ensure that all characters are displayed correctly in different languages and regions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use TABCAT 1, you must first install the BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion package. Once installed, you can access TABCAT 1 from the SAP system menu. From there, you can select the language and region you want to convert characters for, and then select the characters you want to convert. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using TABCAT 1, it is important to remember that some characters may not be supported in certain languages or regions. It is also important to make sure that all characters are converted correctly before saving them in the SAP system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about TABCAT 1 and the BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion package, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use TABCAT 1 effectively.