You are trying to import a translated product feed using the WooCommerce import/export tool, but variations are not being added or attributes are not being translated. Additionally, you cannot find the attributes in the taxonomy translations.

If you\'re experiencing this issue with variations not being added in the translation, we recommend you try the following steps: 1. Navigate to WooCommerce > WooCommerce Multilingual > Attributes tab. 2. Select the attribute from which the variation was created. 3. Click the Synchronize attributes button at the bottom. Next, go to WooCommerce > WooCommerce Multilingual > Settings tab, click on the Troubleshooting link (bottom right), and select: - Sync product variations - Fix translated variations relationships Click Start to synchronize variations across languages. If the issue persists, navigate to WPML > Support > Troubleshooting page and press: - Clear the cache in WPML - Synchronize posts taxonomies (select \'product\' and \'Variation\') - Assign translation status to duplicated content - Set language information This solution might be irrelevant if it\'s outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at <a href=\'https://wpml.org/known-issues/\'>https://wpml.org/known-issues/</a>, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket at <a href=\'https://wpml.org/forums/forum/english-support/\'>WPML support forum</a>.

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Last updated by Dennis Visser 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

Assisted by: Otto.

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April 9, 2025 at 11:51 am #16913032
Dennis Visser	Background of the issue: I am trying to import a translated product feed using the built-in Woocommerce import/export tool. The issue can be seen at the following link: hidden link Symptoms: Variations are not being added or attributes are not being translated. I also cannot find the attributes at the taxonomy translations. Questions: Why are the product variations not being added during the import? Why are the attributes not being translated? How can I find the attributes in the taxonomy translations?
April 14, 2025 at 4:12 pm #16930487
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello, I apologize for the delay in responding. I will take care of this ticket; the reply time will be shorter now. How did you create the file to import? Can you share it with us? Make sure you are following these steps to run the import: https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/wpml-export-and-import/#import-multilingual-content And these steps to create the file: https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/wpml-export-and-import/#export-multilingual-content Best Regards, Otto
April 15, 2025 at 7:50 am #16932130
Dennis Visser	Hello Otto, Thank you for your reply. I have created the file for import as followed: 1. I created an export file from the products in the original language 2. I have duplicated the products in the original language to the translated language 3. In the export file I have added the translations, removed the SKU, and I have changed the order ID from the original language to the order ID in the translated language 4. I have imported the product feed in Woocommerce When doing this, the taxanomies are not being translated. I have also tried disabling WPML, and importing the translated feed. The taxanomies are being translated, but the variable products still give issues. Also when activating WPML again, the taxanomies are still not visible/translatable in WPML. I will follow the steps that you sent to me. If you have any other tips for me, feel free to let me know! Kind regards, Dennis
April 15, 2025 at 7:52 am #16932138
Dennis Visser	We use the WooCommerce built-in product CSV Importer and Exporter
April 15, 2025 at 9:34 am #16932819
Dennis Visser	Hello Otto, I have followed your steps and it has worked. All the translations are coming through. I only have a problem with variable products. The variations are not automatically added. When I try to add them manually, it gives an error. Please see the screenshot attached. Could you please assist? Looking forward to hearing from you!
April 15, 2025 at 12:18 pm #16933942
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello, Are the variations not added in the original product or the translation? If the latter, try this: 1. Navigate to WooCommerce > WooCommerce Multilingual > Attributes tab. 2. Select the attribute from which the variation was created. 3. Click the Synchronize attributes button at the bottom. Next, go to WooCommerce > WooCommerce Multilingual > Settings tab, click on the Troubleshooting link (bottom right), and select: - Sync product variations - Fix translated variations relationships Click Start to synchronize variations across languages. If the issue persists, navigate to WPML > Support > Troubleshooting page and press: - Clear the cache in WPML - Synchronize posts taxonomies (select 'product' and 'Variation') - Assign translation status to duplicated content - Set language information Best Regards, Otto
April 16, 2025 at 12:21 pm #16938666
Dennis Visser	Thanks for the assistance. It has been solved 🙂