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Problem:
After upgrading WPML, users at the client's site are unable to manually translate posts due to receiving an error message 'You can only edit translations assigned to you.' Additionally, the buttons to edit a translated post are disabled.
Solution:
We recommend checking the settings related to translation management in WPML. Specifically, ensure that the translation management system is configured to allow all users to translate without restrictions. This involves adjusting the permissions under WPML's Translation Management settings to enable manual translation by all users without assigning specific jobs or language pairs. For detailed guidance on configuring these settings, please refer to our forum post: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/you-can-only-edit-translations-assigned-to-you-2/

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Last updated by Andreas W. 1 year ago.

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May 30, 2024 at 6:21 pm #15689713

franciscoR-11

Background of the issue:
I have a site with 300 users and we recently upgraded WPML. I am trying to configure WPML to allow all users to manually translate by duplicating a post without setting language pairs, jobs, assignments, or anything else. The issue can be seen at hidden link

Symptoms:
After the upgrade, users are unable to translate because they receive the error message 'You can only edit translations assigned to you.' Additionally, the buttons to edit a translated post are disabled.

Questions:
How can I configure WPML to allow all users to manually translate without restrictions?
What settings should I adjust to prevent the 'You can only edit translations assigned to you' message and enable the translation edit buttons?

May 30, 2024 at 6:23 pm #15689716

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

Hello,

I have answered your question on this ticket already:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/you-can-only-edit-translations-assigned-to-you-2/

Best regards
Andreas