What is inherent vowel in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: inherent vowel

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: In writing systems based on a script in the Brahmi family of Indic script, a consonant letter symbol normally has an inherent vowel, unless otherwise indicated. The phonetic value of this vowel differs among the various languages written with these writing systems. An inherent vowel is overridden either by indicating another vowel with an explicit vowel sign or by using a virama to create a dead consonant.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Inherent vowel is a feature of the SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component. It is used to represent certain characters in languages such as Japanese, Chinese, and Korean that do not have a written form. Inherent vowel is a special character that is used to represent the sound of the character in the language. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Inherent vowel can be used in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) to represent certain characters in languages such as Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. To use inherent vowel, you must first enable it in the system settings. Once enabled, you can enter the character with an inherent vowel by typing the character followed by an asterisk (*). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using inherent vowel, it is important to remember that it is only used for certain characters in languages such as Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. It should not be used for other languages or characters. Additionally, it is important to remember that the asterisk (*) must be typed after the character for it to be recognized as an inherent vowel. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use inherent vowel in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide more detailed information on how to use this feature.