SAP Note 573044 - Unicode conversion for HR application

Component : Personnel Management -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/573044 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
SAP Note highlights the additional steps necessary for a Unicode conversion in the HR application beyond general guidelines in Note 548016 to avoid data loss. Key prerogatives include backing up T512W, converting customer relationship data, and adjusting data in ZDATA field to CI include structures. Pre-conversion actions like updating RPUMKG00 and running RHADATACHECK are emphasized alongside post-conversion requirements like adjusting RA and PC clusters, and converting Microsoft Word format texts. Measures ensure comprehensive database conversion readiness, minimizing operational disruptions in HR functionalities.

Key words :
variable end-user field, 'unicode checks activate' indicator, appraisal notes            check note 927602, component 'development plans', set parameter 'type, microsoft word format, relevant ci include, prevent data loss, customer relationship data, rhadatacheck report immediately

Related Notes :

1429935Report UMG_CHECK_APPLICATION_TABS
1043300SAP Best Practices for Mining V1.600
935534Unicode Conversion of standard Texts
871937Unicode conversion: Language for object 'CP'
765475Unicode Conversion: Troubleshooting
677188Data for development plans is missing after upgrade
605878T512B: Reloading with RPU12W0C is not complete
567406Changing to Unicode or converting cluster data
564349Migration to Unicode: Training and Event Management
560272Unicode: Conversion of standard texts
548016Conversion to Unicode
543680Upgrade to Unicode: Convert additional data f relationships
542091Migration from ZDATA to CI-include
538273Conversion of data from HRPADNN into transparent tables
447984Backup of table T512W is not qualifying for Unicode
215909Conversion of the Additional Data infotype 1001 HRPADNN -> H