Improve error message when preCICE wasn't found

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2/5
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45/100
Issue type
Bug
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Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system

Research direction

Start by locating the pkg-config failure path in the Python bindings and reproduce the current generic error. Use the linked preCICE installation guidance to define the actionable details; done means the message explains the failure, suggests a fix, and links to the guide.

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Description

Currently, when pkg-config cannot find preCICE it displays a generic error message.

We should instead describe in additional detail what has gone wrong and how to fix it.

We could link to https://precice.org/installation-source-finding.html

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