The error status field in a PDU is typically encoded as a two-byte field that contains a numerical code indicating the type of error or status information. This field is usually located in the header or footer of the PDU and is commonly used in network protocols to communicate error conditions or to convey status information about the network or the transmission process. Examples of common error status codes include “permission denied,” “invalid parameter,” “resource unavailable,” “timeout,” and “success.” The specific encoding of the error status field may vary depending on the protocol or system being used.