There is a problem with the String Translation table in your site. This problem is not causing a pro...

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

Problem:

You are trying to activate the WPML plugin but are encountering issues with the String Translation table, which could potentially become a critical issue.

Solution:

This seems to be a compatibility issue or possibly a corrupt entry in the database. We recommend taking the following steps after ensuring you have a full site backup:

1) Activate WPML Multilingual CMS.
2) Go to WPML >> Support >> Troubleshooting.
3) In the WPML Reset section, select the reset option and click on the Reset button.
4) Navigate to Plugins >> Installed Plugins and delete WPML plugins from the plugins directory.
5) Deactivate all other plugins and switch to the Twenty Twenty Five theme.
6) Download the latest versions of WPML Multilingual CMS, String Translation, and WooCommerce Multilingual & Multicurrency from WPML Downloads.
7) Reinstall and activate the downloaded plugins.
8) Upgrade to the latest versions of WooCommerce and Elementor.
9) Reactivate all plugins and switch back to your original theme.
10) Finally, upload and activate the WooCommerce Multilingual plugin.

Please note, resetting WPML content will erase all existing translations and configurations. Refer to this documentation for detailed guidance on WPML reset.

If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems outdated, please check related known issues, verify the version of the permanent fix, and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. We highly recommend opening a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

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Last updated by Bigul 8 months, 3 weeks ago.

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July 18, 2025 at 8:58 pm #17251999
alrowadit	Background of the issue: I am trying to activate the WPML plugin on my site. Symptoms: There is a problem with the String Translation table in my site. This problem is not causing a problem running the site right now, but can become a critical issue in the future. Questions: How can I fix the String Translation table issue? What steps should I take to prevent this from becoming a critical issue?
July 21, 2025 at 1:49 am #17253542
Kor	Thank you for reaching out to WPML support. While one of my colleagues picks up this ticket, I’d like to provide some initial debugging steps and see if I can assist you right away. Please refer to this errata https://wpml.org/errata/missing-_icl_strings-_icl_string_translations-data-tables/ and let us know if it helps.
July 23, 2025 at 7:11 am #17261836
Bigul	Hello, Thank you for the updates. Just to confirm, how long have you been using WPML on this site? Also, have you recently migrated the site? This requires further testing. Please allow me to make a of your site using the Duplicator plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/) for debugging the issue on my local server. So we can troubleshoot the issue without affecting your live site. -- Thanks! Bigul
July 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm #17265252
alrowadit	I'm using WPML on this site aweek confirmed you can take a backup
July 24, 2025 at 9:37 am #17266760
Bigul	Hello, Thank you for the updates and permission. I have made a copy of the site and will proceed with further debugging locally and will get back to you as soon as possible. Please wait. -- Thanks! Bigul
July 24, 2025 at 4:20 pm #17268698
Bigul	Hello, This appears to be a compatibility issue or possibly a corrupt entry in the database. Have you encountered any interruptions while installing WPML on this site? Or, has WPML been installed on this site at any point in the past? Because many WPML tables are missing. I am only getting the expected results on my local copy after following the steps mentioned below. So, please try the same on your end after taking a full site backup (highly recommended), and let us know your feedback. 1) Activate WPML Multilingual CMS 2) Visi WPML >> Support >> Troubleshooting 3) Scroll down to the WPML Reset section 4) Select the reset option and click on the Reset button 5) Visit Plugins >> Installed Plugins 6) Delete WPML plugins from the plugins directory 7) Deactivate all other plugins and switch to the Twenty Twenty Five theme 8) Visit https://wpml.org/account/downloads/ and click on Download WPML manually button 9) Download the latest version of WPML Multilingual CMS, String Translation, and WooCommerce Multilingual & Multicurrency 10) Visit back to Plugins >> Installed plugins 11) Upload the WPML Multilingual CMS plugin, activate it, and configure it 12) Upload WPML String Translation and activate 13) Upgrade to the latest version of WooCommerce and Elementor 14) Reactivate all the plugins and switch to the Traveler theme 15) Upload the WooCommerce Multilingual plugin and activate it Please note that if we proceed with resetting all WPML content, all existing translations and related configuration will be lost. Please ensure you have a full site backup before proceeding. Refer to this article for more details: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/deleting-languages-and-plugin-data-by-doing-a-wpml-reset-on-your-site/#step-3-do-the-wpml-reset -- Thanks! Bigul
July 26, 2025 at 9:19 pm #17272729
alrowadit	all steps done but still not working I'm take a full backup from me site you can solve it in my site please?
July 27, 2025 at 9:25 am #17272876
Bigul	Hello, Thank you for the updates. Please check it now. I was able to configure WPML as expected after the steps suggested here: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/there-is-a-problem-with-the-string-translation-table-in-your-site-this-problem-is-not-causing-a-pro-8/#post-17268698 Please check it now and let us know your feedback. -- Thanks! Bigul