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

SAP Term: user-defined character

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Character in the user-definable area of SAP code pages.

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• Key Concepts: 
  User-defined characters (UDC) are special characters that are not part of the standard character set of a language. They are used to represent symbols, logos, or other graphical elements in SAP applications. UDCs are stored in the database and can be used in various SAP applications such as SAP GUI, SAP Web Dynpro, and SAP Fiori.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use UDCs in an SAP application, you must first define them in the database. This is done by creating a UDC table and assigning the UDCs to the table. Once the UDCs have been defined, they can be used in various SAP applications. For example, in SAP GUI, you can select a UDC from the drop-down list of available characters. In SAP Web Dynpro and SAP Fiori, you can use the UDCs by inserting them into text fields or other UI elements.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining UDCs in the database, it is important to ensure that they are properly encoded so that they can be displayed correctly in all supported languages. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the UDCs are properly sized so that they do not take up too much space on the screen.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about user-defined characters and how to use them in SAP applications, please refer to the official documentation for BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N).