Problem: If you're unable to delete deactivated content in WPML, this might be due to a known issue. Solution: We recommend performing a full site backup before proceeding with any changes. After backing up, try deleting the Post Category and Tags terms in Korean and Portuguese (Portugal) languages. This workaround is suggested in our errata, which you can review here: https://wpml.org/errata/taxonomies-are-not-deleted-with-the-delete-content-from-database-option/.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent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. Additionally, please feel free to open a new support ticket for further assistance at WPML Support Forum.
