---
title: errorDescription
framework: Device Activity
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [iOS 15.0+, iPadOS 15.0+, Mac Catalyst 15.0+]
path: deviceactivity/deviceactivitycenter/monitoringerror/errordescription
---

# errorDescription

A localized message that describes what error occurred.

## Declaration

```swift
var errorDescription: String? { get }
```

## See Also

### Getting the Localized Message

- [recoverySuggestion](deviceactivity/deviceactivitycenter/monitoringerror/recoverysuggestion.md)