Transact-SQL Reference
sysmessages
Contains one row for each system error or warning that can be returned by Microsoft® SQL Server™. SQL Server displays the error description on the user's screen.
| Column name | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | int | Unique error number. |
| severity | smallint | Severity level of the error. |
| dlevel | smallint | For internal use only. |
| description | nvarchar(255) | Explanation of the error with placeholders for parameters. |
| mslangid | smallint | System message group ID. |