I discuss some more information on the error 123 issue, some workarounds and mod fixes, as well as many other common bugs, and possible workarounds when available, since the Jul 23 update and a few Lovestruck bugs. 😊 🍁 Video link
Links referred to in video, including EA AHQ links:
Note that what I covered in my video, and also link below is what I’m seeing as popular issues since the July 23, 2024 updates and the later hot fix/e-patch updates that I noticed when looking through the Sims 4 bug section of EA AHQ.
That said, a good place to look for a summary of reported Sims 4 is Crinrict’s compiled list of reported errors which is one of a few posts pinned in the Sims 4 bug section of EA AHQ: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/READ-FIRST-Compiled-list-of-reported-Issues/m-p/3445209#M223825
Crinrict’s compiled list also shows Popular Now – Top 10 and Current Issues (screenshot as of August 4, 2024):
Error 123 Bug:
EA AHQ Link: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/UNDER-INVESTIGATION-Game-Failed-to-Load-Error-Code-123/td-p/13898427
Link to original video on the issue: https://youtu.be/OYnUjR4lXY8
Updated information:
Crinrict Tweet: https://x.com/crinrict/status/1820119628942565753
Crinrict Blog Posts:
Re Events: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/crin-error/faulty-events-error-code123-misc-numbers/
Bug fix mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/thesims4/mods/2634
Issue with bartenders: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/crin-error/error-code-123ff93df2/
Bug fix mod: https://www.patreon.com/posts/temporary-fix-109378702
Old issue with restaurants and incomplete placements: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/crin-error/restaurants-error-code-12320ece5dd/
Bug fix mod: https://modthesims.info/d/676806/no-more-placemats-no-more-broken-restaurants.html
Note original EA AHQ bug report re 123 error for restaurants: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/DO-Restaurant-123-20ece5dd-bee5c638/m-p/12300270
Other Non Lovestruck Bugs:
Note these are mostly new bugs, but in some instances they were existing bugs that have seen a lot of activity since the July 23, 2024 game update:
No option to pay bills: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-No-option-to-pay-bills/td-p/13899527
HSY daily tasks only appearing for one teen: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-HSY-School-daily-tasks-not-appearing-for-all-teens/td-p/13906035
PC/MAC Save Error 0 (Patch 1.86.166): https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-PC-MAC-Save-Error-0-Patch-1-86-166/td-p/11414169
Note that this is an old bug, but has had more activity on it since the update.
Nifty Knitting can’t resume knitting: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-NKSP-Action-won-t-queue-for-Resume-Knitting/td-p/13896316
Can’t split from household: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/NEEDS-SAVES-Can-t-use-split-from-household-and-move/td-p/10005812
Note this is not a new bug, but report has seen a fair amount of activity since the update.
Spellcaster can’t learn spells from tomes: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-ROM-Spellcasters-Cannot-Study-Magical-Tomes-to-Learn-Spells/m-p/13901387#M283615
Distorted eye glass frames: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Glasses-frame-distorted/td-p/13895290
Can’t select traits in CAS: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Unable-to-select-traits-in-CAS/td-p/13898994 Note that while this can happen in a vanilla game, it can also be caused by mods, so you need to test with your mods folder out and make sure there are no mod settings folders/files in your saves folder.
Outdoor lighting on inside room ceilings: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Outdoor-lighting-for-inside-rooms-on-ceilings/td-p/13894405
Can’t split from household and move in live mode: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/NEEDS-SAVES-Can-t-use-split-from-household-and-move/td-p/10005812 (This is an existing bug with more activity since the July 23/24 game update).
Animals stuck in inventory after Finchwick Fair: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/CoL-Animals-stuck-in-inventory-after-fair-Patch-1-108-318/m-p/13897763#M286250
Can’t fish in Sulani: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-IL-Signed-Fishing-Spots-Not-Working/m-p/13900555#M283535
Lovestruck Bugs:
Social options missing on date event: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-LS-Social-options-missing-on-date-event/m-p/13909470#M285082
No Gallery Sims on Cupid’s Corner: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-LS-No-gallery-Sims-on-Cupid-s-Corner/td-p/13909304
‘Missing’ objects from Build/Buy: (workaround is to filter and then use magnifying glass OR use bb.showhiddenobjects and then filter and type debug into the search) https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-Several-B-B-Assets-aren-t-tagged-anywhere-or-under-all/m-p/13903013#M283876
Infinite Loading screen after Planning Date: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-LS-Infinite-Loading-Screen-After-Planning-Date/td-p/13896504
Gallery Sims from Cupids Corner have high pitched voices: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-Gallery-Sims-from-Cupid-s-Corner-have-high-pitched-voices/m-p/13905016#M284263
Cupid’s Corner Matches Won’t Load: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-Cupid-s-Corner-matches-will-not-load/m-p/13903728#M284045
Romantic Relationships Decay too Quickly: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Romantic-Relationships-decay-become-negative-fast-with-no/td-p/13909651
No cross pack compatibility with Discover University and the new career (either branch): https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-DU-Romance-Consultant-Career-No-Benefits-from-any-Degree/m-p/13902697#M283806
Penthouse La Suite del Alechazo has no door on study (workaround is to just add one): https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-Penthouse-La-Suite-del-Flechazo-Has-No-Door-For-Study-Room/m-p/13904906#M284210
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