[ARCHIVED] Compiled List of Outdated Mod Issues [ Edited ]

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Introduction

With every patch/game update mods/cc become outdated or even obsolete. Some mods are outdated with almost every patch, others hardly ever. This is just how mods work and is no one's fault.

Running your save with an outdated mod can lead to serious issues though to the point where you can't even load the game. In most cases, removing the outdated mods will fix the game but there are instances where this is not the case

• You lost progress because of the mod and then saved the game
• The mod corrupted your save

Because of this, it's very important to make a backup of your saves before every patch. This is also recommended if you don't use mods cause there are of course also new game bugs. It's also advisable that if you do run into issue to leave the game without saving. 

What's the purpose of this thread ?

Some mods show (almost) identical symptoms with every patch. Usually there are a lot of threads being created for the same issue which in turn are merged into a main thread. Still over the years a lot of threads of the same issue have accumulated over the years which are often bumped and need to be closed down.

To help with all that, this thread contains a list of symptoms and possible culprits as well as link to the main thread on these. If you have further issues, please use the linked threads that fits your symptom.

This list is not conclusive and always a work in progress. New threads will be added so check often. There can also be other mods that cause the same issues but aren't listed. Please post in the corresponding thread if you know if any. Make sure to just post the name (unless it's an adult mod, then just say adult mod) and no links as links are not allowed on AHQ.

Other Resources

• More information on what mods are and how to install them here:  [FAQ] How to use Mods/CC
• Links to the more common mods/CC and broken mod lists: [INFORMATION] Common Game Fixing Mods - Hero Approved

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The list refers to mods that are outdated. It won't be about issues that a updated mods have. This is another topic and is best taken to creator. 

There's a main thread for MCCC not working here MC Command Center not showing up but it's always best to check Deaderpools Discord instead of asking here.

General

Symptom: All doors are missing/Script error when placing new ones

Cause: Adult mods by Basemental

Link: [MOD RELATED] All my doors are missing/ Can't place doors 

Note: If you saved your game with the doors gone, they won't come back by remove the mod. You will need to place them again. The script error should not occur.

Symptom: Blank Icons in the UI, overall UI glitching and looking awful. Can extend to main menu and the gallery showing wwwwwwwwww instead of text. 

Cause: UI Cheat, BetterBuildBuy, Other mods that change the UI

Link: [MOD RELATED] Icons are blank squares/ UI Glitching

Note. Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: World Map has overlying text

Cause: UI Cheat, BetterBuildBuy, Other mods that change the UI

Link: World Overview GUI messed up

Note. Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: All color options are broken in CAS. Color does not change-.

Cause: More Columns In CAS, possibly other Mods that change the UI in CAS

Link: [MOD RELATED] Color options broken

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: Sims will not eat. They just drop the food to the floor

Cause: Usually custom content objects

Link: [CC RELATED] Sims won’t eat since update

Note: If EA adds an new interaction to an object, all CC that is cloned from that object needs updating. Placed CC can cause this. Currently the main issues are CC Beds and Phone mods. Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom:Sims reset when doing homework

Cause: Usually custom content objects. Currently the main issues are CC Beds and Phone mods

Link: Sims reset when doing homework

Note: If EA adds an new interaction to an object, all CC that is cloned from that object needs updating. Placed CC can cause this. Currently the main issues are CC Beds and Phone mods. Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: When trying to load the new world, only a white screen is shown

Cause: T.O.O.L

Link: [MOD RELATED] Can't access world map - Copperdale

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: When switching to build/buy, there's no GUI

Cause: UI Cheat extension, ColorSlidersUI, possibly other UI mods

Link: [MOD RELATED] Missing Buy/Build

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects., If you have this issue and you do not run any mods/play on console, please use this thread instead: Sims 4 unable to build/ use live mode

Symptom: When trying to place a bed (cc or not) it gets deleted

Cause: CC Beds

Link: [CC BED RELATED] Double beds disappear in build/buy bug

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects., 

Symptom: X on accessory is missing in CAS

Cause: More Columns in CAS

Link: [MOD RELATED] Cas X is gone and cant remove item

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom:Mouse Cursor has weird icons

Cause: CAS Mod

Link: Mouse Cursor has weird icons

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: When I try to filter stuff in buy/build it shows everything

Cause: Better BuildBuy or Wrongly uninstalled Better Buy/Build. Turn off organised debug before deleting the mod.

Link: [MOD RELATED] Buy mode categories showing all items

Note: Not sure what you need to do if you didn't do it. Probably wait till the mod got updated.

Symptom:Clicking on Beds doesn't offer sleep option

Cause: Bed cuddle mod, possibly other mods that change something about beds.

Link: [MOD RELATED] Beds have no sleep option

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Error Codes

<Under Construction> 
Will add specific errors to this section later.

Symptom On loading a lot, the game returns to the world and the message: Game failed to load, please try reloading appears

Cause: The cause of this issue varies greatly. The Error Code you're getting is important. Usually this is either a game bug or cause by one of the big script mods.

Link: None, please create your own thread, posting a screenshot of the error.

Note. Please always test without any mods before making a thread. 

• Error code 123:259a6556
• [MOD RELATED] Error code 135:b1277437:2616a373
• Error code 109:fd81e803:cf89c7c3

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Patch 1.90.358/High School Years

Symptom: I can't send my Sim to High School. It's still a rabbit hole

Cause: Go to School, Certain settings on MCCC, Pre Teen mod, any mod that adds a custom school

Link: [MOD RELATED] Teens still go to rabbit hole school

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: I don't have any wants and fears

Cause: SOL

Link: No wants or fears

Note: At the beginning you should have two wants and no fears. A third one appears over time tied to specific situations. Fears manifest over time so they won't appear from start. Wants look very similar to whims and can be found in the same place. Whims are no more. If you don't have the HSY pack, they can be a touch repetitive.

Symptom: Options to study are missing on Sims/Bookshelf

Cause: Kawaiistacie's Education System Bundle

Link: [MOD RELATED] Highschool sims can't study

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: When changing age span from long to short or normal or vice versa the age just stays the same and doesn't change

Cause: A setting in MCCC as the days were changed.

Link: [MOD RELATED] Age days amount not changing when changing life span

Note: I don't know exactly what you need to do to make it work. Please refer to the MCCC Support page.

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Patch 1.96.365/Growing Together

Symptom: I can't put infant in the crib. The infant glitches and lands between the parents legs

Cause: CC Baby Cribs

Link: [CC BABY CRIB RELATED] Infants don't go into my crib correctly

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: I tried to get a science baby but after paying, nothing appears

Cause: Adult part of MCC Command Center. The mod has been updated, 

Link: [MOD RELATED] Science babies not working

Note: At the beginning you should have two wants and no fears. A third one appears over time tied to specific situations. Fears manifest over time so they won't appear from start. Wants look very similar to whims and can be found in the same place. Whims are no more. If you don't have the HSY pack, they can be a touch repetitive.

Symptom: Infants have black/occult eyes

Cause: Any CC default replacement eyes, Eye shine remover (updated)

Link: [MOD RELATED] Infants have occult/black eyes

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: Infants stretching

Cause: Any mod that changes the movement of Sims in CAS. There are legit infant streching issues. Please test without mods and if they still occur, check the bug forum and make a report per interaction that causes issues.

Link: Infants stretching

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: No Infants in CAS. Babies become Toddlers still. Infants disappear when newborn is aged up.

Cause: More traits, Mods by Chingyu1023 and many more

Link: [MOD RELATED] Newborns age to Toddlers/No infants in CAS

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: Crib Upgrade not showing

Cause:Caiocc_Mod_SmartDevice

Link: [MOD RELATED] Sims 4 Infants Crib Mobile Upgrade Not Showing

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.

Symptom: Can't use tree house

Cause: Mod by LittleMsSam

Link: [MOD RELATED] Treehouse is not working

Note: Mods can be removed without side effects.