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[Resolved] custom post not showing in the backend in the language for translation
This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem: The client was unable to view the custom post type 'properties' in Greek on their website. They encountered an 'invalid post type' error when switching from English to Greek. Solution: We identified that the custom post types (CPTs) 'Properties' were created via Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). The issue was that the translation for the CPT was missing. We advised the client to go to ACF -> CPT -> properties and add the necessary translation. Once the translation was added, the CPT became available under the Greek language.
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Background of the issue:
I have a custom post named "properties" (post_types=properties) which is a category that stores all my posts about properties. In English, I can see the category properties and all the posts under it. I am trying to view this in Greek on my site hidden link.
Symptoms:
In Greek, this custom post category is gone, and when I try to switch from English to Greek, I get an error "invalid post type".
Questions:
Why is the custom post type 'properties' not showing in Greek?
How can I resolve the 'invalid post type' error when switching languages?
How are these CPTs for Properties created? Are they custom or coming from a third party plugin?
There is a possibility this might be cause due to some compatibility issue.
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