Support timeout configuration

**Problem**
When working with data, the error messages could be more descriptive.

**Suggestion**
Improve error handling and add detailed error messages.

**Context**
This would help with debugging and maintenance.

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the timeout configuration and error-handling paths in the repository, then determine the intended configuration interface and affected data operations. Done should include a defined timeout behavior and more descriptive errors, but the issue does not specify exact wording or tests.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.