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[Closed] check WPML "ALTER TABLE" generated at runtime

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Last updated by maurizioM-27 6 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Lauren.

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October 24, 2025 at 3:48 pm #17517343

maurizioM-27

Background of the issue:
WPML in a multisite configuration. at runtime WPML is attempting to alter some tables that are actually VIEWS in our setup.
This is causing issues.

Symptoms:
WordPress database errors indicating that certain tables are not of type 'BASE TABLE' when WPML tries to execute ALTER TABLE commands. Specific errors include attempts to add indexes and modify columns on tables like 'wp_4_icl_strings' and 'wp_4_icl_string_translations'.

Questions:
Why is WPML trying to alter tables that are VIEWS in my multisite configuration?
How can I resolve the database errors related to WPML's ALTER TABLE commands?

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