November 2019 - last edited June 2020
Introduction
Error Codes are very specific and the whole number matters (at least the part before the second double-point
There's currently several legit game bugs that can cause errors.
Please see those for workarounds and solutions
Error Codes usually get fixed fairly quickly but there are a few around that are legit and unsolved. They are very rare though.
Error Codes caused by Mods/CC
Error codes are often (actually in most cases) caused by outdated Mods and CC. Never run your game with outdated mods. You can actually permanently bork your game
Some of them can lead to this issue: [MOD RELATED] Sims disappeared from household/Blue flashing square on map
Another code that pops up regularly is this one: 102:c4caa9ed:eeb17472; which is usually caused by an outdated version of either MC Command Center or an adult mod.
What is Error Code 102:20ece5dd
Error Code 102:20ece5dd is caused by CC that is used in dorms but doesn't works for dorms. If you place those in the dorms and then try to load the dorms, you will be pulled back to the map and see this error code.
To solve, you must remove the faulty cc from your dorm otherwise you can't load it.
Known CC
So far a few things have been identified. It's best to pull them from your mods folder until they get updated or until there's a batch fix with S4Studio
If you find any more, please let me know.
What do do if you need help
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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November 2019
SAME! Just posted on twitter to simgurunick and simgurukuxiku
November 2019
same here! everything was fine for me until i was having my sim return to her dorm. i thought it was some of my script mods so i removed all of those, repaired my game, and it's still popping up.
November 2019
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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November 2019
I am having the exact same issue with the exact same code (starting with the 102). I went through all of my cc and my game was working fine (Played for over an hour). The last time my sim tried to return to her university housing, the error popped up.
November 2019 - last edited November 2019
@Simmer3703 @tragicmissile @Jubee1027 @abmarsh86
I merged this thread but there's currently 3 different codes going round so I need the whole error message from all of you (if you haven't already stated)
@Sausent and everyone posting
Would you be willing to share your save with me ?
If so, please zip your saves folder and upload it somewhere like dropbox,, googledrive or OneDrive and PM me the link.
Please let me know which family in which world you're having issues with.
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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November 2019 - last edited November 2019 by crinrict
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Mac
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Often (50% - 99%)
What is your current game version number? 1.58.63.1210
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Cats and Dogs, Seasons, Strangerville, Laundryday, city living, island living, get to work, dine out, get together, discover university, jungle adventure, holiday celebration pack, vampires, outdoor retreat.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? When I try to enter the lot for my household, I keep getting an error code.
What happens when the bug occurs? When I enter the lot for my household in Britechester.
What do you expect to see? I want to play with my sims in my household..
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Not now. I've removed them.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. The most recent patch / discover university, unsure which..
I get this bug with and without CC. Sometimes I can play, but then next time I exit the lot I cannot get back.. I've tried removing my CC and then adding it back in checking every time if the game works. It did and so I started playing, but then the same bug happened again the next time I wanted to play. Been trying different combinations of my CC for 12 hours now (the game is so boring without it). I have no mods except for the height slider mod.
I usually get the error code in the picture below, but have gotten others as well (other ones that start with 102 or 103).
I keep being redirected to the main menu.
Last exception report: (see spoiler tag)
Last exception report:
<?xml version="1.0" ?><root>
<report><version>2</version><sessionid>b9aeab1bf68b59d25dd008b7</sessionid><type>desync</type><sku>ea.maxis.sims4.15.mac</sku><createtime>2019-11-16 15:35:39</createtime><buildsignature>Local.Unknown.Unknown.1.58.63.1210-1.300.000.121.Release</buildsignature><categoryid>household_object_preference_tracker.py:316</categoryid><desyncid>b9aeab1bf68b59d25dd008b7</desyncid><systemconfig/><screenshot/><desyncdata>Exception raised while processing zone spin up sequence: 'NoneType' object is not iterable (TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not iterable) Traceback (most recent call last): File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\areaserver.py", line 114, in wrapped File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\areaserver.py", line 110, in finally_wrap File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Core\sims4\utils.py", line 157, in wrapper File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Core\sims4\utils.py", line 175, in wrapper File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\areaserver.py", line 356, in c_api_client_connect File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\zone.py", line 558, in do_zone_spin_up File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\zone_spin_up_service.py", line 1453, in update File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\zone_spin_up_service.py", line 269, in on_enter File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\services\roommate_service.py", line 2068, in initialize_roommates File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\services\roommate_service.py", line 2208, in _initialize_roommates File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\services\roommate_service.py", line 2018, in assign_beds_for_current_zone File "T:\InGame\Gameplay\Scripts\Server\households\household_object_preference_tracker.py", line 316, in set_object_restriction TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not iterable rtim=0 Client Session Time: 94.49 Num Save Errors: 0 Num Load Errors: 0 Current Game State: 0x96d01090 Origin Version: 10,5,55,33574 Modded: True SystemInfo: Mac OS X Version 10.13.6 (Build 17G7024) GPU: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 macOS Metal driver 0.0.0.0 </desyncdata></report>
</root>
Screenshot: (see spoiler tag)
November 2019
I tested your save and I have no issues loading your lots.
If you load the lot with no mods or cc at all, does it load ?
Did you try removing the height slider ?
Here's a list with outdated mods: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/968717/broken-updated-mods-cc-university-edition
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
November 2019
I tried again as well.. it worked for me now (without cc). I do not want to play without cc however, that's what I enjoy about the game.. Decorating etc.
Seems to be mainly buy mode objects that cause the issue, and lots of different types, because I've tried removing and adding multiple files and the issue comes up 95% of the time (with cc). I know that the game does not "officially" support CC, but lots of players play with CC and I know that a lot of people are having problems now, so it's a bit annoying.
I've removed the height slider.
I guess I'll just have to wait and see if the issue will be fixed, I know it's not just me feeling a bit upset / disappointed now. Been looking forward to this EP for ages.
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