Error message for NG0303 only mentions decorator-based inputs #62319
Description
Which @angular/* package(s) are the source of the bug?
core
Is this a regression?
No
Description
When setting an input via ComponentRef.setInput(), but the given input name is not available on the component, an error is thrown. But the error message seems outdated, it only mentions the decorator-based @Input() and ignores the input() function. This can be confusing for new Angular developers who have never worked with the decorator-based inputs.
Please provide a link to a minimal reproduction of the bug
No response
Please provide the exception or error you saw
Error: NG0303: Can't set value of the 'inputName' input on the 'MyComponent' component.
Make sure that the 'inputName' property is annotated with @Input() or a mapped @Input('inputName') exists.
Please provide the environment you discovered this bug in (run ng version)
Angular CLI: 20.0.4
Node: 22.17.0
Package Manager: npm 11.4.2
OS: darwin arm64
Angular: 20.0.5
... common, compiler, compiler-cli, core, forms
... platform-browser, platform-browser-dynamic, router
Package Version
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@angular-devkit/architect 0.2000.4
@angular-devkit/core 20.0.4
@angular-devkit/schematics 20.0.4
@angular/build 20.0.4
@angular/cdk 20.0.4
@angular/cli 20.0.4
@angular/material 20.0.4
@schematics/angular 20.0.4
rxjs 7.8.2
typescript 5.8.3
zone.js 0.15.1
Anything else?
Affected LOC: