The Sims 4

This is a post documenting The Sims 4 error codes and miscellaneous content (tutorials or others)

XYEN_is_my_name·7/14/2025

Table of Contents

  1. Error Codes I've Encountered
  2. Error Code Lookup Website
  3. Methods to Identify Bad Mods (Appendix Section)
  4. Methods to Make the Game Load Faster (Appendix Section)

1. Error Codes I've Encountered

Here are several common The Sims 4 error codes and their scenarios:

Game Already Running Error Code

Error Code: ed35e0ea:29f00e76:00000000:18a1dd51

Cannot start: The Sims 4 is already running.

MOD Conflict Error Code

Error Code: 102:b589edcd:add32c69

Residential world fails to load, often caused by mod conflicts (e.g., Hybrid mod conflicting with other mods).

Empty File Error Code

Error Code: 60c399f9:29f00e76:00000000:4b0d852b

Cannot start due to file corruption, often seen with translation files (when file size is 0kb).

2. Error Code Lookup Website

Error code lookup website: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/?s=Error+Code

Error Code Example: 134:f3b264bf

CategoryLoad Error
CauseRabbithole

Note: The complete error code is important, as different codes represent different issues, possibly related to mods.

3. Methods to Identify Bad Mods (Appendix Section)

Binary Search Method

Steps:

  1. First, move out the entire mod folder to test if the game runs normally
  2. If normal, use binary search: split mods into two halves and test one half
  3. Gradually narrow down the scope to find the conflicting mod
  4. Note: Do not save the game during this process

Improved Binary Search Method

Method:

  1. First manually keep the most wanted mods
  2. Move the remaining mods to a new folder
  3. Start the game to test
  4. If successful, begin binary search troubleshooting
  5. Recommend adding prefix tags to tested OK mods

4. Methods to Make the Game Load Faster

  • Method 1: Optimize startup settings
  • Method 2: Merge building mods
  • Method 3: Regularly clear cache
  • Method 4: Upgrade computer hardware

Solutions for Game Lag

  • Switch perspectives
  • Merge building mods
  • Regularly clean save files