Split: Sitemap has mixed pages from default and translated pages and Critical Error

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

Problem:
The client's sitemap displays mixed pages from the default and translated versions, and when WPML SEO is active with Rank Math SEO.
Solution:
If you're experiencing issues with your sitemap showing both default and translated pages, it's important to note that when using language URL format directories, it's normal to have all pages and their translations on the sitemap. There should only be one sitemap for your site. Additionally, WPML automatically adds the

hreflang

attribute to pages, informing search engines about the translations. For more information, please refer to our documentation on Different Sitemaps per Language and Adding hreflang to WordPress.

If this solution doesn't look relevant to your issue, please open a new support ticket in our support forum.

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Last updated by Long Nguyen 1 year, 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Long Nguyen.

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December 5, 2023 at 1:28 pm #14998311
marieN-4	Sitemap has mixed pages from default and translated pages. - hidden link - hidden link And when WPML SEO is active along with Rank Math SEO, there's following critical error on English version of the sitemap: Uncaught TypeError: Cannot access offset of type string on string Stack trace: #0 /wp-content/plugins/wp-seo-multilingual/classes/RankMathSEO/Sitemap/Hooks.php(36): WPML\WPSEO\RankMathSEO\Sitemap\Hooks->replaceHomePageInSecondaryLanguages() #1 /wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(324): WPML\WPSEO\RankMathSEO\Sitemap\Hooks->filterEntry() #2 /wp-includes/plugin.php(256): WP_Hook->apply_filters() #3 /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/traits/class-hooker.php(102): apply_filters_ref_array() #4 /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/sitemap/html-sitemap/class-posts.php(157): RankMath\Sitemap\Html\Posts->do_filter() #5 /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/sitemap/html-sitemap/class-posts.php(143): RankMath\Sitemap\Html\Posts->generate_posts_list_flat() #6 /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/sitemap/html-sitemap/class-posts.php(116): RankMath\Sitemap\Html\Posts->generate_posts_list() #7 /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/sitemap/html-sitemap/class-sitemap.php(133): RankMath\Sitemap\Html\Posts->generate_sitemap() #8 /wp-content/plugins/seo-by-rank-math/includes/modules/sitemap/html-sitemap/class-sitemap.php(271): RankMath\Sitemap\Html\Sitemap->get_output() #9 /wp-includes/shortcodes.php(433): RankMath\Sitemap\Html\Sitemap->shortcode() #10 internal function: do_shortcode_tag() #11 /wp-includes/shortcodes.php(273): preg_replace_callback() #12 /wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(324): do_shortcode() #13 /wp-includes/plugin.php(205): WP_Hook->apply_filters() #14 /wp-includes/post-template.php(256): apply_filters() #15 /wp-content/themes/kadence/template-parts/content/entry_content.php(27): the_content() #16 /wp-includes/template.php(792): require('/home/u92981353...') #17 /wp-includes/template.php(725): load_template() #18 /wp-includes/general-template.php(206): locate_template() #19 /wp-content/themes/kadence/template-parts/content/single-entry.php(28): get_template_part() #20 /wp-includes/template.php(792): require('/home/u92981353...') #21 /wp-includes/template.php(725): load_template() #22 /wp-includes/general-template.php(206): locate_template() #23 /wp-content/themes/kadence/inc/template-functions/single-functions.php(27): get_template_part() #24 /wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(324): Kadence\single_content() #25 /wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(348): WP_Hook->apply_filters() #26 /wp-includes/plugin.php(517): WP_Hook->do_action() #27 /wp-content/themes/kadence/template-parts/content/single.php(34): do_action() #28 /wp-includes/template.php(792): require('/home/u92981353...') #29 /wp-includes/template.php(725): load_template() #30 /wp-includes/general-template.php(206): locate_template() #31 /wp-content/themes/kadence/inc/template-functions/single-functions.php(20): get_template_part() #32 /wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(324): Kadence\single_markup() #33 /wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php(348): WP_Hook->apply_filters() #34 /wp-includes/plugin.php(517): WP_Hook->do_action() #35 /wp-content/themes/kadence/page.php(20): do_action() #36 /wp-includes/template-loader.php(106): include('/home/u92981353...') #37 /wp-blog-header.php(19): require_once('/home/u92981353...') #38 /index.php(17): require('/home/u92981353...') #39 {main} thrown in /wp-content/plugins/wp-seo-multilingual/classes/RankMathSEO/Sitemap/Hooks.php on line 69 Plugin: WPML SEO File: /wp-content/plugins/wp-seo-multilingual/classes/RankMathSEO/Sitemap/Hooks.php Line: 69
December 6, 2023 at 3:18 am #15003465
Long Nguyen Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh (GMT+07:00)	Hi Marie, Thank you for contacting WPML support, I'd be happy to help you with this issue. If you use the language URL format directories, it is expected to have all pages and their translations on the sitemap because there should be only one sitemap for your site. Also don't worry about that because WPML already adds the hreflang to the page and tells the search engine about the translation. Refer to this documentation https://wpml.org/errata/different-sitemaps-per-language-while-using-wordpress-seo-by-yoast/ https://wpml.org/documentation/support/adding-hreflang-wordpress/ Regarding the error, please try to apply the workaround in the documentation below and see if it helps. Note: Please backup your database and website before proceeding. https://wpml.org/errata/rank-math-seo-incorrect-url-in-sitemap-for-translated-front-page/ Look forward to your reply. Thanks
December 8, 2023 at 6:20 pm #15027643
marieN-4	Hello Long, Thank you for explanation. It is OK now for me. We can close the tickets. Best regards, Marie