Error code
macOS -54
MACOS-54
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
File permission error (permErr) — the process tried to open a file in a mode its permissions do not allow..
How to fix it
- Check permissions in Finder Get Info > Sharing & Permissions.
- use `chmod` and `chown` in Terminal to correct ownership.
- run Disk Utility First Aid to repair directory permissions.
Not affiliated with macOS. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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- -1708Apple Event not handled (errAEEventNotHandled) — the target app has no handler registered for the received Apple Event.
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