Can't place large size CMYK in Illustrator

Hello, I'm using 28.4.1 and I cannot place a large file (around 500 megabyte+) in illustrator. If i use the place command and choose my CMYK tif/psd/jpg, I get the spinning wheel on mac, and then nothing happens. No image will be placed, no image is in the link window. If i place the same file but an RGB version it is fine. If i place the RGB file, and save the .ai file, but externally change the tif/psd/jpg to CMYK, when illustrator asks to update the linked file, i will get an error. If i open an .ai file, that has a linked image that has externally been converted to CMYK, it will thow an error when i open it. All .ai files are in CMYK mode. 

my specs: mac book pro, apple m2 max, 64gb., Illustrator 28.4.1