Support serialization configuration

**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.

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating component error handling and the serialization configuration path, then determine the expected configuration and error-message behavior; done means the supported configuration is documented by tests and component failures provide detailed messages.

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