Specify requirements and constraints

Help users understand requirements and constraints. Be specific. Don't assume that users know the limitations of your system.

Not recommended

The combined size of the attachments is too big.

Recommended

The combined size of the attachments (14MB) exceeds the allowed limit (10MB). [Details about possible solution.]

Not recommended

Permission denied.

Recommended

Permission denied. Only users in <group name> have access. [Details about adding users to the group.]

Not recommended

Time-out period exceeded.

Recommended

Time-out period (30s) exceeded. [Details about possible solution.]

Next unit: Explain how to fix the problem