VaspInputSet.write_input: Improve error message #3999
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Summary
This is a small patch improving error message when writing VASP input without VASP installation.
The original message thrown by Potcar constructor is very generic and sounds like VASP must be installed:
The new message highlights the existance of
potcar_spec
argument:Checklist
(used pre-commit hook)
ruff
.mypy
.duecredit
@due.dcite
decorators to reference relevant papers by DOI (example)