What is 'packed format' in SAP FS-PE - Payment Engine?

packed format - Overview

• Component: FS-PE

• Component Name: Payment Engine

• Description: The technical name for fields in the DTAUS magnetic tape format with compressed numerical fields and plus signs, whereby whole numbers are stored in a half byte.

packed format - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Packed format is a data format used by the FS-PE Payment Engine component of SAP. It is a binary format that stores data in a compressed form, allowing for efficient storage and transmission of large amounts of data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The packed format is used to store and transmit data within the FS-PE Payment Engine component. It is used to store and transmit large amounts of data in a compressed form, which reduces the amount of storage space and transmission time required. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the packed format, it is important to ensure that the data is properly compressed before transmission. This will help reduce the amount of time and storage space required for the transmission. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data is properly decompressed upon receipt in order to ensure that it can be properly read and understood. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The packed format is similar to other compression formats such as ZIP or GZIP, but it is specifically designed for use with the FS-PE Payment Engine component of SAP. Additionally, there are other components within SAP that also use packed formats for efficient storage and transmission of data.