What is broken character in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: broken character

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Characters must be truncated by the text processing command f.e. when a text is too long for an input or output field. A broken character results when only the second byte of a double-byte character is truncated. Both bytes must be truncated, otherwise the remaining half-byte is interpreted as a character.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Broken character is a term used in SAP to describe a character that is not correctly displayed due to an encoding issue. This can occur when a character is not supported by the encoding used by the system, or when the character is not correctly encoded. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to prevent broken characters from appearing in SAP, it is important to ensure that the correct encoding is used for all data entered into the system. This can be done by setting the encoding in the system settings, or by using a tool such as SAP Character Encoding Checker (CEC). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering data into SAP, it is important to check for any broken characters before saving. If any are found, they should be corrected before saving. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data entered into SAP is encoded correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component of SAP provides tools and features for managing internationalization and localization of data within the system. This includes tools for managing character encodings, as well as tools for managing language-specific settings.