Problem: You are unable to see ACF fields in the WPML translation editor when trying to translate them. Solution: If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you follow these steps: 1. Go to your database manager, such as PhpMyAdmin. 2. Navigate to the "wp_options" table. 3. Search for the "icl_sitepress_settings" key. 4. Delete this key. 5. Access your site's dashboard. 6. Configure WPML settings. 7. Edit all the custom field groups. 8. Save all the field groups. 9. Edit the product in the default language. 10. Make a minor edit and update it. 11. Update the translation using the translation editor.
Please ensure to backup your database before proceeding with these steps.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent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 the problem persists, please open a new support ticket.
Problem: If you're experiencing issues with ACF fields not being visible in the WPML translation editor, even though you have set the translation preferences correctly, this might be due to a configuration issue. Solution: We recommend checking the translation preferences for these text fields. They might be set to "Copy Once" even if "Same fields across languages" is enabled. To fix this, switch the group to "Different fields across languages" and then revert it back to "Same fields across languages." This action should apply the necessary changes.
Additionally, if this process triggers background tasks that seem to be stuck, you might need to delete the entries in the
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent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 further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at our support forum.
