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Problem:
The client is unable to translate a listing on their website using the WPML translation editor. Instead of opening in the WPML editor, it reloads with an error or opens in the WordPress editor. This issue is specific to one listing, while others translate normally.
Solution:
1. We recommended the client to cancel the existing translation job, make a minor change to the listing, and then resend it for translation. Detailed steps for this process can be found here: https://wpml.org/faq/translation-status-stuck-or-displaying-the-error-wpml-didnt-manage-to-translate-this-page/
2. After further investigation, it appeared to be a database issue. We duplicated the listing in both languages, which resolved the problem.
3. We provided a screen recording to demonstrate how to translate the page using the Advanced Translation Editor, which can be viewed here: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cZjrDjV9Jkg

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Last updated by Kor 1 year ago.

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August 19, 2024 at 1:54 pm #16084059

philippS-64

Background of the issue:
I am trying to translate a listing on my website but I get this error

WPML has attempted to translate this page three times and failed. To fix this, contact WPML Support

Symptoms:

Questions:

August 19, 2024 at 2:34 pm #16084347

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for reaching us.

I need to check your Website backend to understand what's going on over there.

I will need to closely examine your website. Therefore, I will require temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP) to a test site where the problem has been replicated, if possible. This will enable me to provide better assistance and determine if any configurations need to be modified.

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August 19, 2024 at 4:07 pm #16084621

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

I've checked your listings here hidden link and I can see most of it is already translated. May I know which listing are you having issues translating it?

Also, please try canceling the translation job, make a minor change to the page, and resend to translation as explained here https://wpml.org/faq/translation-status-stuck-or-displaying-the-error-wpml-didnt-manage-to-translate-this-page/

August 20, 2024 at 11:35 am #16086843

philippS-64

Hello

This is the listing I want to translate.

When I click on + icon it reloads the page with the error I told you earlier.
It is not somewhere in translation job.

Please check and try to translate this listing.

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August 20, 2024 at 2:40 pm #16087540

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your patience.

Looks like some database issue and I duplicated both languages and it seems to work fine now. Are you having this issue on another listing too?

August 21, 2024 at 4:04 pm #16091527

philippS-64

This is not the solution.

I do not want to duplicate them, I want to translate them in the WPML translation editor.
Now, when I changed the translation mode to Wpml editor instead of the WordPress editor and tried to translate it, it again opened in the WordPress editor.

This is the first time I have seen this issue on my site. Translations for other listings work fine.
Please check it ASAP and let me know how can I open this in translation editor and translate it.
It is urgent.

Thank you.

August 21, 2024 at 4:09 pm #16091532

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. Here is a screen recording that shows you what I did to translate the page using the Advanced Translation Editor hidden link