Unable to review translations

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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Last updated by Lucas Vidal de Andrade 1 year, 5 months ago.

Assisted by: Lucas Vidal de Andrade.

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July 23, 2024 at 1:51 pm
cathexisT	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. Questions: Would you be able to assist?
July 23, 2024 at 2:22 pm #15992860
Lucas Vidal de Andrade WPML Supporter since 11/2023 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)	Hello, Please provide me with a copy of your website. Here are the instructions: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-supporters-copy-site/ I'm waiting for your feedback.
July 24, 2024 at 2:25 pm #15998989
Lucas Vidal de Andrade WPML Supporter since 11/2023 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)	Hey there, 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.
July 25, 2024 at 12:24 pm #16003509
cathexisT	Thank you, this fixed the error.