FAQ: How to resolve "Language migration needed"?

Getting blocked from language settings with a "Language migration needed" message? This happens when your Shopify store has more languages than your Transcy plan allows. Here's how to fix it quickly.

What's Causing This?

Your Shopify store has more languages than your current Transcy plan supports for editing.

Example: Your Regional plan with Transcy allows 2 editable languages, but Shopify has 6 languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French).

How to Fix It

Migrate and Enable Manual Edit

•  You have to upgrade to a higher plan to fully synchronize these languages from Shopify to Transcy. Because higher plans allow you to have more languages (Editable language) to edit translations

• Requirement: Upgrade to a higher plan for more editable languages,

For example: You have more than 6 languages and your Regional plan only support 2 editable languages. You need to upgrade to Continental, which support 10 editable languages. And the issue resolved easily

Need help choosing the best option? Contact us via live chat or email support@transcy.io

Updated on: 13/10/2025