Error code
macOS -108
MACOS-108
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
Not enough memory (memFullErr) — the system could not allocate the requested heap space..
How to fix it
- Quit unused applications.
- force-quit unresponsive apps via Activity Monitor.
- restart the Mac.
- add more RAM if the system consistently runs low.
- update or replace the app causing the failure.
Not affiliated with macOS. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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