ULTRIX/SQL Error Message Dictionary

This document is the ULTRIX/SQL Error Message Dictionary, published by Digital Equipment Corporation in June 1990. It serves as a comprehensive reference guide for all users of the ULTRIX/SQL Version 1.0 relational database software, specifically targeting programmers and database administrators. The software is based on Release 6.2 of INGRES and runs on ULTRIX Version 4.0 or higher.

The dictionary provides detailed information for each message, including:

• Error Codes: Each message has a code indicating its type (E for Error, W for Warning, S for Status), a facility code, and a numerical identifier.
• Error Message Text: A summary of the encountered problem.
• Detailed Explanations: For many messages, the document offers supplementary information in up to four sections:
  • Parameters: Description of variables used in the message.
  • Explanation: An expanded description of the error condition.
  • System Status: The state of the system after the error occurs.
  • Recommendations: Suggestions for resolving the error, including when to submit a Software Performance Report (SPR).

Additionally, the manual explains how error messages are displayed in different user interfaces (forms-based vs. interactive command-line) and provides an overview of programming error-handling techniques for embedded SQL applications, referencing other associated ULTRIX/SQL manuals for more in-depth guidance.