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unicode parameter

former_member841898 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:52:54 GMT

hi frnds,

can anybody tell me what is the <b>utility of unicode parameter</b> in the attributes section of se38. IN which scenario it is compulsory to check this parameter. Does this is related to any performance related issues?

thanks

pankaj

Re: unicode parameter

Former Member — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:56:25 GMT

Hi Pankaj,

This parameter needs to be ticked if your system is Unicode enabled i.e. if you are using/storing data in SAP tables of different languages other than ENglish.

Best regards,

Prashant

Re: unicode parameter

Former Member — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:59:39 GMT

Hi Pankaj,

If your system is Unicode enabled(Check with your basis, this is generally if you have multiple language supports) then this check box should be checked.

There is no performance issue because of this.

Regards,

Atish

Re: unicode parameter

rainer_hbenthal — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:21:44 GMT

Of course this is performance relevant. Stringcalculations and Stringmanipuations will take longer because internally chars and strings are stored in a slightly different way now. Conversions will be more complex because the relationship 1 byte = 1 character is no longer given. Program code is to be changed more often with a clearer programming style which is more descruptive but sometimes slower.