Background of the issue:
We are importing simple products regularly using the guide here: hidden link. It works very well and stable. Now we want to import variable products as well. We have been looking at this guide: hidden link. However, we cannot figure out how to set up the combined sheet. We want to use Example B. We have tried to extend your example, but the products are just imported into the default language, and it is not changed after running the WPML export/import-"job".
Symptoms:
The products are just imported into the default language, and it is not changed after running the WPML export/import job.
Questions:
How can we import the variable products in different languages?
Do you have a test example?
Welcome to the WPML support forum. Before passing this thread to my colleague, I would like to share some suggestions and possible solutions for the issues you mentioned.
Sorry for the late response because of the holidays and the high support load. It is not normal here. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Yes, I know that guide as well. However, It does not explain importing variable products using Option B in the import process. Can you explain that further?
Additionally, the test data looks like it is for option A, and we cannot use that option due to our data formatting.
I apologize for the delay in responding. I will handle this ticket; the reply time will be shorter now.
How is the export created? Can you share it with us? Are you moving products from another WP site? Did you try creating separate files per language instead? Did you try the standard WooCommerce export?
1. As noted in my previous reply, I do use the SKU for the _wpml_import_translation_group meta field on import. I am not having a separate column for that since it will be a redundant duplicate.
2. The column name does not matter for the wpml_import_source_language_code (or other columns). The values are imported to the _wpml_import_source_language_code (including underscore :-))
However, it still does not work after the Export/Import-action. The translations are not put correctly into place.
