This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
You are experiencing an error on your WordPress admin panel after activating the Sitepress Multilingual plugin.
Solution:
We recommend following these steps to resolve the issue:
1. Download the latest version of WPML from https://wpml.org/account/downloads/.
2. Disable the WPML plugins.
3. Delete the plugins (don't worry, your settings and translations are saved in the database, so they won't be lost).
4. Upload the freshly downloaded WPML plugin by going to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin.
5. Activate WPML.
Please ensure to back up your database before making any changes.
If this solution does not resolve your issue, or if it seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix,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. If further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
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