SAP Note 187864 - Linux: Locale Support on Linux

Component : Linux - Internationalization (I18N)

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/187864 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note addresses issues concerning installation and maintenance of locales on Linux systems for SAP applications. It outlines the problems where locales may not be available on the system or TCP0C entries are improperly maintained. Solutions include referring to specific SAP notes for detailed information on locales and code pages, ensuring updated versions of TCP0C are obtained, and installation instructions for various Linux distributions. Additionally, the note enumerates supported and obsolete code pages, with advice on adjusting locale settings in SAP systems and resetting the Code Page Converter Cache post adjustments. Compatibility requirements for Unicode SAP systems and different Linux distributions are highlighted.

Key words :
rpm -ql sap-localered hat - compat-locales-sap-, rpm -ql compat-locales-sap-commonadditional, call transaction sm30     -> enter 'tcp0c', -> choose button 'maintain' change entries, suse/novell - sap-localeafter installing, '            -> choose button 'clear cache', call transaction snls            -> choose, red hat advanced platform, standard novell update channels, code page converter cache

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