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

SAP Term: character unification

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Process of replacing a number of potential elements of a code page with one actual element.The criteria for unification may be according to abstract form, abstract function, or both.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Character unification is a process used in SAP software to ensure that all characters are displayed in the same way, regardless of the language or platform. This is done by mapping all characters to a single character set, such as Unicode. This ensures that all characters are displayed correctly and consistently across different languages and platforms.
  
  How to use it: 
  Character unification is used in SAP software to ensure that all characters are displayed correctly and consistently across different languages and platforms. To use character unification, you must first map all characters to a single character set, such as Unicode. Once this is done, you can then use the character unification feature to ensure that all characters are displayed correctly and consistently.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using character unification, it is important to ensure that all characters are mapped correctly to the chosen character set. This will ensure that all characters are displayed correctly and consistently across different languages and platforms. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that some characters may not be supported by certain character sets, so it is important to check for compatibility before using character unification.
  
  Related Information: 
  Character unification is part of the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component of SAP software. This component provides tools and features for internationalizing SAP applications, including character unification. Additionally, there are other components of SAP software that can be used for internationalization, such as BC-I18N-L10N (Localization) and BC-I18N-T10N (Translation).