added user-readabe error messages for for wrong arguments

[anastasia-rk]

Description

Types of changes

• [x ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)

Testing

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• This cannot be tested automatically

Documentation checklist

• I have updated all documentation in the code where necessary.
• [ x] I have checked spelling in all (new) comments and documentation.
• I have added a note to RELEASE.md if relevant (new feature, breaking change, or notable bug fix).