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Problem:
The client was experiencing a persistent error on their multilingual website and was unable to find the 'Clear language information and repopulate languages' option in the WPML troubleshooting page as per the documentation.
Solution:
We first suggested using the 'Reset Languages' option on the troubleshooting page and emphasized the importance of backing up the database before making any changes. After confirming that all records in the language tables were present, we resolved the issue by executing the following SQL query to remove the error message from the database:

DELETE FROM `wp_options`
WHERE `option_name` LIKE '%icl_admin_messages%'
LIMIT 50;

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Last updated by maksymK-2 2 days ago.

Assisted by: Andrey.

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March 2, 2025 at 12:58 pm #16765509

maksymK-2

Background of the issue:
I am experiencing a persistent error on my website hidden link and need assistance in resolving it while preserving all content in all languages. I attempted to follow the documentation by going to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=sitepress-multilingual-cms%2Fmenu%2Ftroubleshooting.php but couldn't find the option 'Clear language information and repopulate languages'.

Symptoms:
I have been experiencing an error on my website as shown in the screenshot: hidden link. I checked the link mentioned in the error message but couldn't find a solution or anything matching the exact text of the error.

Questions:
Could you please advise how I can fix this issue while preserving all content in all languages?
Perhaps I am looking in the wrong place? I would appreciate more detailed guidance on how to resolve this.

March 3, 2025 at 3:22 pm #16769709

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

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

While one of my teammates takes care of your ticket, I will provide you with the first debugging steps.

Have you tried using the "Reset Languages" option on the troubleshooting page?

Before making any changes, please ensure that you back up your database first.

March 3, 2025 at 3:26 pm #16769710

maksymK-2

It can delete all my content or how it works?

March 3, 2025 at 3:29 pm #16769713

maksymK-2

There is info: WPML will reset all language information to its default values. Any languages that you added or edited will be lost.

So its not a solution bcoz I dont want to lose all my content from other languages.

March 3, 2025 at 3:56 pm #16769905

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

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

Do you have any custom languages added? If not, it should not lose any information.

March 3, 2025 at 4:24 pm #16769995

maksymK-2

So if I added only langunages from catalog it will be ok?

March 3, 2025 at 4:29 pm #16769999

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

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

Yes, if you had chosen a predefined language, it will reset to the default languages. However, you should take a backup first.

March 3, 2025 at 4:29 pm #16770001

maksymK-2

Did it now, nothing changed. Also clicked all possible fixes

March 3, 2025 at 5:08 pm #16770168

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

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

I need to request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to your site—preferably to a test site where the problem has been replicated if possible—in order to be of better help. When you log in to leave your next reply, you will find the needed fields below the comment area. The information you will enter is private, meaning only you and I can see and access it.

March 4, 2025 at 9:14 am #16772402

Andrey
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

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

Thank you for the information.

I have confirmed that all records in the language tables are present. I removed the message from your database using the following SQL query:

DELETE FROM `wp_options`
WHERE `option_name` LIKE '%icl_admin_messages%'
LIMIT 50;

It should be fine now.

March 4, 2025 at 9:16 am #16772407

maksymK-2

Thank you for help.