Optimize api for large datasets

**Problem**
When working with components, 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 file, test, or entry point; begin by locating component-related error handling in the repository and review the existing messages. Done means the relevant errors provide more descriptive debugging information, with tests or reproducible checks covering the changed behavior.

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