code: def ensure_exists(self):
          
          if not self.context.is_directory(self.directory):
              # This can also happen when we don't have permission to one of the
              # parent directories so we'll point that out in the error message
              # when it seems applicable (so as not to confuse users).
              if self.context.have_superuser_privileges:
                  msg = "The directory %s doesn't exist!"
                  raise ValueError(msg % self)
              else:
                  raise ValueError(compact("""
                      The directory {location} isn't accessible, most likely
                      because it doesn't exist or because of permissions. If
                      you're sure the directory exists you can use the
                      --use-sudo option.
                  """, location=self))
docs: Make sure the location exists.