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Problem:
You are trying to update the translation on the press site but cannot enter translation mode. The error displayed is: "WPML hat dreimal versucht, diese Seite zu übersetzen und ist gescheitert. Um dies zu beheben, kontaktieren Sie WPML-Support".
Solution:
1. Follow the steps in the guide to resolve issues with translation status being stuck or displaying errors. Check it out here: Translation Status Stuck or Displaying Errors.
2. Check for any migration-related notifications in WPML → Translation Management as described here: WPML Triggers a Migration Notification Banner.
3. If the problem persists, navigate to WPML → Support and use the Troubleshooting link to force-enable WPML’s Advanced Translation Editor.
4. Try triggering a translation update by making a minor change to the original page, save it, then revert the change and save again.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, or if the solution seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, we recommend opening a new support ticket. We also highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, please visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.

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July 29, 2025 at 6:15 pm #17279893

sabrinaU

Background of the issue:
I am trying to update the translation on the press site at hidden link, but I cannot enter translation mode.

Symptoms:
It shows this error: "WPML hat dreimal versucht, diese Seite zu übersetzen und ist gescheitert. Um dies zu beheben, kontaktieren Sie WPML-Support"

Questions:
Why can't I enter translation mode on the press site?
What does the error message mean and how can I fix it?

July 29, 2025 at 7:01 pm #17280123

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

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Thank you for contacting WPML support.

Please try following the steps outlined in this guide to see if it helps resolve the issue:

https://wpml.org/faq/translation-status-stuck-or-displaying-the-error-wpml-didnt-manage-to-translate-this-page/

Additionally, check if there are any migration-related notifications in WPML → Translation Management, as described here:

https://wpml.org/errata/wpml-triggers-a-migration-notification-banner-even-when-the-site-hasnt-been-migrated/

If the problem persists, navigate to WPML → Support and click on the Troubleshooting link. On the Troubleshooting page, look for and click the button labeled Force-enable WPML’s Advanced Translation Editor (please note that this button may not always appear).

As another step, try triggering a translation update by making a small change to the original page (e.g., adding a dot), saving it, then removing the change and saving again. This should mark the translation as needing an update, allowing you to re-enter the WPML translation editor.

Let me know how it goes.