Add configuration options for retry

**Problem**
When working with config, 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 configuration handling and retry/error-handling paths, then clarify which retry options and error details are required. Done means the agreed configuration options work and the resulting errors are more descriptive, with relevant tests identified and passing.

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