DIF: Error with European characters

Hi All,

I am trying to import the vendor data using Data Import Framework(DIF). As a first step, I was trying to upload this file to my application server using CG3Z but it is failing here as there are some European characters present in my file. So I am not able to proceed to DIF. I found few function modules to convert this data into hexadecimal format. But I want to know if there is any standard way of converting it.

And what is the ideal time taken by Data Import Framework to import 100 objects /10,000 objects. Do we have any number in place? Any inputs would be highly appreciated.

Thanks & Best Regards,

Gupta