This error message indicates that the server is having difficulty processing the image you're trying to upload. This can occur for several reasons:
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Server Resource Limitations: The server might be running low on resources such as memory or CPU power. This can be common on shared hosting environments.
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Large Image Size: The image you're trying to upload might be too large in terms of dimensions or file size. WordPress recommends a maximum image size of 2560 pixels in any dimension to help mitigate these issues.
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Timeouts: The server might be timing out while processing the image, especially if the server is busy or under heavy load.
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PHP Memory Limit: The PHP configuration on your server might have a low memory limit, preventing large images from being processed.
add_filter( 'big_image_size_threshold', '__return_false' );