Problem:
"The error "Unknown format specifier 'a'" in class-wp-list-table.php on line 1039 is caused by an incorrect usage of sprintf with '% articles' instead of a valid format specifier. The code is trying to format a string with a number but uses '% articles' which is invalid.
Solution:
The issue primarily arises because “%s aticles” requires the placeholder %s, but in the French translation, it most likely appeared as “% articles”, where the variable %s was missing.
Since placeholders must remain intact for the string to function properly, you need to correct the translation to include the %s placeholder correctly.
Please go to WPML → String Translation, search for "articles" and correct the translation to be “%s aticles”.
Problem: The client was disconnected during a support chat and needed to reconnect with the supporter, Christian. The issue was related to accessing a specific URL during the chat. Solution: We advised the client to modify the URL by including /wp-admin at the end. Instead of using the URL
. This change should lead to a message confirming that all product categories have been re-saved, as expected.
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Problem: The client is unable to create a fully-functioning staging site replica of their production site using 'subdomain-like' URLs to distinguish languages without changing their hosting subscription. Solution: We recommend using the free version of the Duplicator plugin to clone the production site to a staging environment. After importing the site into the staging environment, the client should change the Language URL format to ensure it functions correctly. This approach avoids the need to upgrade the hosting plan.
If this solution does not apply to your situation, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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. If issues persist, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.
