Setting Database Parameter _UNICODE 

In order to install a UNICODE-enabled database, the database parameter _UNICODE must be set to YES.

Please note that you cannot change database parameter _UNICODE once it has been set.

You can set the database parameter _UNICODE when you install the database instance with the Database Manager GUI or the Database Manager CLI.

Database Manager GUI

  1. Start the Database Wizard.
  2. Carry out the first four installation steps.
  3. In step 5 (Parameters), choose Extended.
  4. Set the _UNICODE parameter to YES.
  5. Continue with the installation.

See also:

Database Manager GUI: SAP DB 7.3 ® Creating a New Database Instance

Database Manager CLI

A script with configuration information for the database instance contains, among other things, lines for definition of the database parameters. You must insert the following line at this point:

param_put _UNICODE YES

See also:

Database Manager CLI: SAP DB 7.3 ® Calling the Database Manager CLI ® DBM Server Commands ® Configuring Database Instances ® Database Configuration Commands Overview ® Parameter Value Change