What is Unicode Conversion in SAP (BC-I18-UNI - I18N Unicode)?

SAP Term: Unicode Conversion

• Component: BC-I18-UNI

• Component Name: I18N Unicode

• Description: Process of converting an existing non-Unicode system to Unicode: System Copy which includes the conversion of all character data from the non-Unicode system to Unicode. Major steps: Consistency Check and preparation of the database tables in the non- Unicode system transaction SPUMG Export of non-Unicode database during which the system copy tool uses the results of SPUMG to convert the character data Installation of new Unicode system Import of database files which have been exported from the source system Completion tasks in the Unicode system There are two distinct types of Unicode conversions depending on the code page configuration of the non-Unicode system: Single Code Page conversion MDMP conversion There are two upgrade procedures which include a Unicode conversion: Combined Upgrade & Unicode Conversion CU&UC Twin Upgrade & Unicode Conversion TU&UC

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• Key Concepts: 
  Unicode Conversion is a component of the SAP system that enables the conversion of data from one character set to another. It is used to ensure that data is displayed correctly in different languages and regions. The Unicode Conversion component (BC-I18-UNI I18N Unicode Conversion) is part of the SAP Internationalization (I18N) framework, which provides support for multiple languages and regions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Unicode Conversion component can be used to convert data from one character set to another. This can be done by using the Unicode Conversion function module (CONVERT_TO_UNICODE_EXIT) or by using the Unicode Conversion tool (BC-I18-UNI). The Unicode Conversion tool can be used to convert data from one character set to another, as well as to convert data from one language to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Unicode Conversion tool, it is important to ensure that the source and target character sets are compatible. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the source and target languages are compatible. This will ensure that the data is converted correctly and displayed correctly in different languages and regions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Unicode Conversion, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BASIS/7.5/en-US). Additionally, for more information about the SAP Internationalization (I18N) framework, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BASIS/7.5/en-US).