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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The client reported an issue where WPML was generating an error due to a missing WordPress database table.
Solution:
We recommended the client ensure they had a full site backup. We then requested WP-Admin credentials to access the site and address the issue directly. After receiving the credentials, we created the missing database table, resolving the error. Additionally, for removing language data, we guided the client to disable the unwanted languages first, then use the option to remove the data for those languages, as detailed in our documentation here: https://wpml.org/faq/how-to-completely-remove-a-language-from-your-site/

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 month ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

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May 26, 2025 at 8:57 pm #17075226

Fabio Fava

Background of the issue:
During a chat session with my hosting support, we've found that WPML is generating an error. I am trying to resolve this issue on my site hidden link.

Symptoms:
Error: WordPress DB Table Missing

Questions:
How can I resolve the WordPress DB Table Missing error caused by WPML?

May 27, 2025 at 6:32 am #17075730

Dražen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+02:00)

Hello,

Thanks for contacting us.

While you wait for my colleague to take over the ticket, let me try to help you with the issue quickly.

It seems taht the table is missing, if you can try to create new table as in the image attached, or if you need help let us know and we will be glad to help and do it for you.

Regards,
Drazen

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May 27, 2025 at 9:34 am #17076803

Fabio Fava

Hey Dražen,

I don't know where I should create this DB Table, it's not explicit on the image. It seems to be very complicated, as inside that table there are many options (or whatever the name of those are).

Would you please be very very clear on the proccess of creating and populating it? I'm not a good PHPMyAdin user, would need a real step-by-step to make it happen.

I'll keep looking forward on to solve this issue, thank you so much.

May 27, 2025 at 9:45 am #17076904

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hello,
My name is Carlos, and I will continue working on this ticket.

Please share the access credentials to the site in your next message, which I have set private.

Confirm you have a full site backup you can restore if necessary.

I will create the missing table for you.

May 27, 2025 at 10:32 am #17077279

Fabio Fava

Hey Carlos, thank you very much for that! I have a nightly backup every day, and I'll make a new backup before proceeding.

Would it work with sFTP and SSH credentials only? Or you really need a WP-Admin Credentials too? Thank you again, I'll keep looking forward on to create the right ones so you can help me.

Cheers!

May 27, 2025 at 10:34 am #17077287

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi!

With the WP-Admin Credentials is enough for now.

May 27, 2025 at 11:14 am #17077685

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Thank you for sharing the credentials requested.

Can you confirm that the issue is solved?

May 27, 2025 at 11:16 am #17077702

Fabio Fava

Hey Carlos, thanks again for your suppport.

I don't know how to check that, my hosting company found the issue. Is possible that you can check that? I would need to contact them again to check that...

I'll keep looking forward from you, thanks again for your patience and support.

May 27, 2025 at 11:18 am #17077705

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

I can't see the error, and I created the missing database table. Please contact your hosting providers and ask them if they continue seeing the error on their side.

May 27, 2025 at 11:21 am #17077710

Fabio Fava

Ok Carlos, thank you once more.

I'll keep this ticket open until I can have an answer from my hosting company (they're out of their support hours now, as they're in Australia). In case it's solved I just come back to close the ticket, in case not I'll post another reply.

Wish you a great day today brother. Cheers!

May 27, 2025 at 11:23 am #17077728

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Great! I will be waiting for your feedback.

Have an excellent day!

May 27, 2025 at 2:17 pm #17079215

Fabio Fava

Hey there!

I've got back from my hosting support, and there are 2 other erros related to WPML. I'd kindly ask you to check the 2 provided images attached.

I'll keep looking forward from you so to make sure my website will work seamlessly.

Thank you very much and best regards!

WPML-DB-Error-02.png
WPML-DB-Error-01.png
May 28, 2025 at 8:31 am #17082020

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Thank you for sharing the error message.

I already solved that problem and created the missing table in the database 🙂

May 28, 2025 at 12:09 pm #17083322

Fabio Fava

Thank you Carlos!

I've asked to my Hosting Support guy to re-check it all (I've cleared all Server and WP caches, including Static Cache and Object Cache), so to make sure it will all work as expected.

Thank you so much fro your patience and suport. Saludos hermano!

May 28, 2025 at 12:27 pm #17083382

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Great! 🙂

Waiting for your feedback.