Fix for EA's Save Error Code Zero Issue (TEMPORARY)
EDIT: Download removed as it is no longer needed as of 4/1/22. EA released a patch that allows all saves to save normally again. If you had this bugfix mod in, please remove it now.
If you've played with neighborhood stories on, you have or probably will find yourself receiving an error when you go to save: "The game failed to save. Error Code: 0."
This is caused by several different pieces of data in the newly added neighborhood stories segment of the save file that are invalid. I was able to track it down to specific sims carrying the bad data, but unfortunately there's no convenient way for players to locate them. EA is aware and they're working on a fix, but until then, I have a simple bugfix mod that will allow the save file to save without issue.
There will be no early access period for this mod as it's fixing something that plaguing many players. As always though, I appreciate all of my patrons for the continued support. 🧡
Three things before you download:
Do NOT save from the manage worlds screen. The fix only works when a zone is loaded.
You won't get Error Code 0 on the manage worlds screen, but I promise, it's not actually saving.
This fix doesn't alter the actual save file & it will still have bad neighborhood stories data in it. EA's actually fix will still be necessary.
Be sure to remove this mod when EA fixes the actual issue. It will be redundant at that point.
Install Instructions
⚠ FOLLOW IT WORD FOR WORD. ⚠
1. Open the "TwistedMexi's Error Zero Save Fix (TEMPORARY)" zip by double-clicking it, don't use any extract options.
2. Drag the "Tmex-ErrorZeroSaveFix" folder inside to your mods root.
That's it! Do NOT restructure or modify the files in any way.
3. Make sure Mods and👉Script👈 Mods are enabled in gameplay options -> "Other". Restart if it wasn't.
You'll know it's installed correctly if a save that was giving you Error Code 0 now saves properly.
EDIT: Rarely, the game may attempt to save faster than my script can take effect and you'll get the error. If it does, just retry one or two more times. It should save fine.
Comments (20)
does this also work with any newer packs. it happened for the first time with the new werewolf pack and i don't know if this would act as a fix ?
I don't see a file to download. How do I get the file?
See the top of the post
sorry to bother you, but if you see this, what do we do if we have this fix and followed the instructions exactly and are still getting this error? I just started getting it last night, haven't added any new content, or removed anything just edited a few sims and then tried to save, I've turned neighbourhood stories off too.
Make sure both mods and script mods are on, and that the mod isn't too many folders deep. Follow the instructions to the literal word. If you've done that, then sometimes the game just beats my script to it, if you retry one or two more times it should fix it
You need a cool costume with boots and a cape. Cuz you're a superhero!
Used to got it yesterday... as I Remove corrupt mods it was worked normal.. but thanks for mod anyway, Mexi and keep up a good work
If yours was due to bad mods then it was actually a different error from what most are experiencing. Code zero is a default error code so it can have multiple causes. Basically any cause that EA hasn't already planned for. Glad you got yours figured out though
Legend! Thanks for your work
is this a mod only for people who had the error? or who uses NS?
It's for people with the error, but if you continue to use NS you might end up needing it.
Thank you for this fix! I turned off Join a Career for all families as suggested by SimGuru Nick (https://simscommunity.info/2022/03/26/official-workaround-for-the-save-game-error-in-the-sims-4/). Is it safe to turn that back on again, or am I better off leaving it turned off until EA comes out with an official fix?
You're probably better off leaving it off until we know for sure EA can retroactively fix the corrupted saves.
Heh. I ran into this just the other day for the first time. Nice job.
Ha! And EA is going to give you some sort of bonus right? They should. You are a genius!
thank you so much for this! What if you play without the neighborhood story option? Does this error happen then too?
To my knowledge no, just make sure it's off for both played and unplayed households
Much appreciated!
ThnX!
Thank you