--- a/src/eric7/eric7_ide.py	Fri Sep 27 11:00:27 2024 +0200
+++ b/src/eric7/eric7_ide.py	Fri Sep 27 17:27:11 2024 +0200
@@ -403,7 +403,9 @@
     # generate a graphical error handler
     from eric7.EricWidgets import EricErrorMessage  # __IGNORE_WARNING_I101__
 
-    eMsg = EricErrorMessage.qtHandler()
+    eMsg = EricErrorMessage.qtHandler(
+        minSeverity=Preferences.getUI("MinimumMessageTypeSeverity")
+    )
     eMsg.setMinimumSize(600, 400)
 
     # Initialize SSL stuff