Add configuration options for pagination

**Problem**
When working with core, 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 does not name any files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the core error-handling paths and clarify whether the requested pagination configuration or more descriptive errors is the intended scope; done should include a defined configuration behavior and detailed error messages, with tests covering them.

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