Bug Fixed
Fixed Bugs

Lot changes into generic lot that can’t be changed

June 23, 2016 /

Update

12-01-2016

This bug was fixed in Patch 1.25.135. There’s still lots on the gallery that can trigger this. Please use the workaround below to fix it.

Introduction

This issue has two symptoms

The type of a lot has the type generic and shows Disabled for Special Venue. Because of that the lot type can’t be changed.

It’s impossible to buy anything in build mode. It always says insufficient funds. The display shows business funds.

Solution

You will either need Get to Work, Dine Out or Cats & Dogs for this fix to work.

Do the following steps to use the cheat console

  1. Open the cheat console with ctl-shift-c
  2. Enter the cheat you need in the entry box which appeared in the upper left corner of your screen.
  3. Hit ENTER
  4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for every necessary cheat.
  5. After entering all needed cheats, close the cheat console with ctl-shift-c

Steps

Start your game and load any family

If a family lives on the affected lot, move the family out (sell furniture)

Travel with at least one Sim to that lot

Write down how much money your family has.

Buy the lot as either retail, restaurant or vet clinic

If you don’t have enough money, use the following cheat from map view: freerealestate on.

Confirm your purchase (buy it furnished if you already have a house on it you want to keep)

This will change the lot type to either restaurant or retail. You still won’t be able to change it.

Sell your business through the map

You are now free to change the lot type again.

Because of buying/selling, your money balance will not be the same anymore. To put it back to the old amount, use the cheat money <amount> (put testingcheats true first).

If you want a family to live there, you can now move them back in.