What is diacritical character in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: diacritical character

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A character that contains an accent, dieresis umlaut, tilde, cedilla, or other distinguishing marks for example, ä or Ç. You can choose to have standardized data with these types of characters. The application uses the Latin-1 code page for assigning these accents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A diacritical character is a special character used in the EIM-DS Data Services component of SAP. It is used to modify the pronunciation or meaning of a letter or word. Examples of diacritical characters include accents, umlauts, and cedillas. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In EIM-DS Data Services, diacritical characters are used to ensure that data is accurately represented in the system. For example, if a name contains an accent or umlaut, it must be entered with the correct diacritical character in order for the system to recognize it correctly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering data into EIM-DS Data Services, it is important to pay attention to any diacritical characters that may be present. If they are not entered correctly, the system may not recognize the data correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Diacritical characters are also used in other components of SAP, such as SAP HANA and SAP BusinessObjects. It is important to understand how these characters are used in order to ensure accurate data representation in all components of SAP.