A system and method for processing an unsolicited error message is disclosed. Generally, a first computer is utilized comprising a transceiver, software stored within the first computer defining functions to be performed, and a processor configured by the software to perform the steps of: parsing an error message to determine an identification number that represents a most significant meaning of the error message; and, determining a description of the error message after parsing. The identification number is determined by dividing the error message into an identifier portion and a series of properties portion, wherein the identifier portion provides a general description of a cause of the error message, and the series of properties portion provides specific attributes of the error message. The identification number is then processed in accordance rules provided to the system for processing the error message.