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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue where the correct product categories are displayed on the Shop page in English, but when switching to German, all product categories are shown.
Solution:
We recommend the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Back up your site's database.
2. Navigate to WPML -> Support -> Troubleshooting.
3. On the troubleshooting screen, press the following buttons one at a time and wait for each process to complete:
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Disable cache for language switcher templates

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Clear language information and repopulate languages

(if available)
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Synchronize posts taxonomies

for the relevant post type
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Clear the cache in WPML

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Remove ghost entries from the translation tables

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Fix element_type collation

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Fix WPML tables collation

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Synchronize local job ids with ATE jobs

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Synchronize translators and translation managers with ATE

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Assign translation status to duplicated content

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Set language information

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Reset languages

(Only if you haven't added a custom language)
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Fix terms count

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Fix post type assignment for translations

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Cleanup and optimize string tables

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Clear invalid strings

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This topic contains 16 replies, has 4 voices.

Last updated by Itamar 7 months, 4 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Itamar.

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April 1, 2024 at 10:58 am #15468826

ericH-23

Hi Itamar,
Thanks for this good support!
It works, I tested the memberships further and could also add the appropriate rights with product categories, so at this moment this task is solved!
Thanks and kind regards
Eric

April 1, 2024 at 11:20 am #15468961

Itamar
Supporter

Languages: English (English ) Hebrew (עברית )

Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+02:00)

Hi, Eric.

Great, I'm glad to hear that the problem is solved now.

Don't hesitate to contact us again with any WPML issues or questions.

Take care,
Itamar.