What is blended code page in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: blended code page

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: A multibyte blended code page, which contains characters out of two or more standard code pages. Blended code pages support an increased number of possible language combinations within a single code page. They can be used in single code page systems and in MDMP systems. &EXAMPLE& The blended code page EUROJAPAN contains the majority of Japanese characters standard code page SJIS and all characters needed for Western European languages standard code page ISO8859-1. In this case, EUROJAPAN is the system code page, while the frontend code page is selected according to the log on language for example, Japanese. The same Japanese frontend code page is used in a SJIS system and in a blended code page system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A blended code page is a type of character set used in SAP systems. It is a combination of two or more code pages, which are sets of characters used to represent text in different languages. The blended code page allows for the representation of multiple languages in a single system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a blended code page, you must first install the appropriate language packs for the languages you wish to use. Once the language packs are installed, you can then configure the system to use the blended code page. This can be done by setting the parameter “i18n/blended_code_page” in the system profile. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring a blended code page, it is important to ensure that all of the languages you wish to use are supported by the code page. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the characters used in each language are supported by the code page. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on blended code pages and how to configure them, please refer to SAP Note 817097. Additionally, for more information on internationalization (I18N) in SAP systems, please refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N).