The following variables appear in the error message text provided with the error message descriptions in this chapter:
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| %d, %ld, or %D | A decimal integer |
| %x | A hexadecimal number |
| %s or %.*s | A character string |
| %S_type | A SQL Server - defined structure |
| %c | A single character |
| %lf | A double floating-point number |