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

SAP Term: code unit

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: The minimal bit combination that can represent a unit of encoded text for processing or interchange. Code units are particular units of computer storage. The Unicode Standard uses 8-bit code units in the UTF-8 encoding form, 16-bit code units in the UTF-16 encoding form, and 32-bit code units in the UTF-32 encoding form. Other character encoding standards typically use 8-bit code units.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A code unit is a unit of code in SAP software that is used to store and execute program code. It is a part of the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component, which is used to enable the localization of SAP software for different languages and regions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Code units are used to store and execute program code in SAP software. They are used to create programs that can be localized for different languages and regions. To use code units, developers must create a program in the ABAP language and then compile it into a code unit. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a program in ABAP, it is important to ensure that the code is properly structured and formatted. This will make it easier to compile the program into a code unit and ensure that it runs correctly. Additionally, it is important to test the program thoroughly before deploying it in production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about code units, please refer to the SAP documentation on BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N). Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and deploy programs using code units.