Problem with wpml + acf pro

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

Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue with the core List block, where the translation does not appear as expected on their site when using WPML. The expected translation does not match what is displayed.

Solution:
We resolved the issue by removing specific XML configuration that was not necessary for WPML to handle core blocks. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
1. Navigate to WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration.
2. Remove the following XML:

<gutenberg-block type="core/list" translate="1">
      <key name="ordered" />
      <key name="start" />
    </gutenberg-block>
    <gutenberg-block type="core/list-item" translate="1">
      <xpath>//strong</xpath>
      <xpath>//li</xpath>
    </gutenberg-block>

3. Save the changes.
4. Open your post or page with the List block in the default language and save or update the post/page. This should trigger the translation update.
5. If the update does not trigger, make a small change in the content and save again.
6. Update the translation in ATE, review, and hit "Complete translation" ensuring it is at 100%.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for all posts/pages where this List block is used.
8. Clear all caches and check the frontend.

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Last updated by Waqas Bin Hasan 2 weeks, 6 days ago.

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June 25, 2025 at 11:09 am
siarheiN	Background of the issue: I am trying to translate the page using WPML and ACF Pro. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link. I expected to see the translation as shown in this screenshot: hidden link in the German language. In WPML, I see this: hidden link. Symptoms: On the site, I see a different result than expected: hidden link. Questions: Why is the translation not appearing as expected on the site? How can I ensure the translation displays correctly in the German language?
June 25, 2025 at 12:22 pm
June 25, 2025 at 2:19 pm #17169871
Waqas Bin Hasan WPML Supporter since 05/2014 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)	Thank you for your patience and cooperation. I am working on this and 'll get back to you as soon as I find something or have a solution.
June 26, 2025 at 7:37 am #17171692
Waqas Bin Hasan WPML Supporter since 05/2014 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)	Thank you for your patience and cooperation. I was able to fix the issue by removing following XML from WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration: <gutenberg-block type="core/list" translate="1"> <key name="ordered" /> <key name="start" /> </gutenberg-block> <gutenberg-block type="core/list-item" translate="1"> <xpath>//strong</xpath> <xpath>//li</xpath> </gutenberg-block> This XML isn't needed because this is a core block and WPML already recognizes and handles it. Please follow these steps to fix the issue in your live site (in the exact order): 1. Remove the said (and shown in screenshot) XML from WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration. 2. Save. 3. Open your post or page having that List block for editing in default language. 4. Simply save or update the post/page without making any change and this should trigger the translation update (i.e. the circular arrows in front of languages in Language section on the sidebar of post editor). 4.1. In case if it doesn't trigger that, simply make a very small change in the content, like a word or dot and save. 5. Update the translation in ATE. Since you've already added the translations, you may just need to review and hit "Complete translation" (ensuring it is at 100%). Repeat the steps 3 to 5 for all the posts/pages where this List block is used. And then clear all caches and check on the frontend.