This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem: The client is unable to review translations on their site when Elementor Pro is activated, encountering a PHP fatal error due to a missing format specifier in a translated string. Solution: If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend making a full backup of your website first. Then, ensure that the dynamic part of the problematic string matches the original. For example, a correct translation in German should look like this:
Sie sind eingeloggt als %1$s (%2$sLogout%3$s)
You can locate and correct this translation in WPML > String Translation by searching for "You are logged".
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Background of the issue:
I am trying to review translations on my site hidden link. There seems to be an error with Elementor Pro. If I deactivate Elementor Pro, I can review translations, but I want to keep Elementor Pro activated. See error code: AH01071: Got error 'PHP message: PHP Fatal error: Uncaught ValueError: Missing format specifier at end of string in /var/www/vhosts/cathexisvideo.com/dev1.cathexisvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/elementor-pro/modules/forms/widgets/login.php:896
Stack trace:
#0 /var/www/vhosts/cathexisvideo.com/dev1.cathexisvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/elementor-pro/modules/forms/widgets/login.php(896): sprintf()
#1 /var/www/vhosts/cathexisvideo.com/dev1.cathexisvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/elementor/includes/base/controls-stack.php(2325): ElementorProModulesFormsWidgetsLogin->render()
#2 /var/www/vhosts/cathexisvideo.com/dev1.cathexisvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/elementor/includes/base/widget-base.php(635): ElementorControls_Stack->render_by_mode()
#3 /var/www/vhosts/cathexisvideo.com/dev1.cathexisvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/elementor/includes/base/widget-base.php(776): ElementorWidget_Base->render_content()
#4 /var/www/vhosts/cathexisvideo.com/dev1.cathexisvideo.com/wp-content/plugins/elementor/includes/base/element-base.php(483): Elem...', referer: hidden link. I am following the documentation at https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/
Symptoms:
Unable to review translations when Elementor Pro is activated. Error: PHP Fatal error: Uncaught ValueError: Missing format specifier at end of string.
Thank you so much for sharing the copy. I was able to figure out what went on and to find a solution. There was a mistranslated string, that had dynamic values, that was causing the error. Check the image attached and compare the underlined text between the original and the translation.
To fix it, please make a full website backup and ensure that the dynamic part of the string matches the original. Here's an example of a correct translation, in German:
Sie sind eingeloggt als %1$s (%2$sLogout%3$s)
You can find this translation in WPML > String Translation. Simply search for "You are logged" and you should find it. Let me know.
