Title: SEO Optimization error message Last modified: October 19, 2020 --- # SEO Optimization error message * Resolved [scalero](https://wordpress.org/support/users/scalero/) * (@scalero) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/) * I get the following error message when starting SEO data optimization (Yoast) * Oops, something has gone wrong and we couldn’t complete the optimization of your SEO data. Please click the button again to re-start the process. * BUTTON: Start SEO data optimization * (You also ask me to create a separate topic in the support system, this is my second attempt) * Thanks * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fseo-optimization-error-message-2%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 15 total) * [Pcosta88](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pcosta88/) * (@pcosta88) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13553308) * Hi, * We apologize for the difficulties the plugin is causing for you. We know this is frustrating when something doesn’t work right. We would like some more information as this can help us troubleshoot and rule out or in possible issues. * 1. Can you confirm you are using WordPress 5.5.1? You can check by clicking on the W in the top left and selecting About. If you need to update, please check with your host provider. Please know that if you are using an older version of WordPress Core you may experience unexpected behavior with Yoast. This guide explains more: [https://yoast.com/why-we-dont-support-old-wordpress-versions/](https://yoast.com/why-we-dont-support-old-wordpress-versions/). * 2. Are all your non-Yoast plugins and themes also updated? * 3. How many posts and taxonomy pages do you have? A 100? 1000? Or are we talking about 10s of thousands of posts and taxonomy pages? * 4. Can you confirm your server has all the right requirements? If you are not sure, speak to your host provider. This guide explains more: [https://kb.yoast.com/kb/plugin-requirements/](https://kb.yoast.com/kb/plugin-requirements/). * 5. Please re-run the SEO Data button and then check for any JavaScript errors. If you see some, please describe what they are. This guide explains more about how to check: [https://yoast.com/help/how-to-find-javascript-errors-with-your-browsers-console/](https://yoast.com/help/how-to-find-javascript-errors-with-your-browsers-console/). * 6. Verify your database has the: ALTER, CREATE, DELETE, INDEX, INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, DROP permissions. These are required to create these tables in your database: wp_yoast_indexable, wp_yoast_indexable_hierarchy, wp_yoast_migrations, wp_yoast_primary_term. If you are not sure, your host provider can help. * 7. If you use the Yoast Helper Tool does the issue resolve? Please try the steps below: – i. Install & activate the Yoast Test Helper plugin: https://wordpress. org/plugins/yoast-test-helper/ – ii. Go to Tools -> Yoast Test – iii. Locate the Yoast SEO section and select the “Reset indexables tables & migrations” button– iv. Click the “SEO Data” button in the SEO->Tools section. * [websitesketchers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websitesketchers/) * (@websitesketchers) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13559737) * Hey, I am also facing the same issue. I am using the latest version of wordpress and checked with all the steps. Can you pls assist. Thanks. * [Jerlyn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jerparx/) * (@jerparx) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13560147) * Hi [@websitesketchers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websitesketchers/), * We are sorry you’re having the same issue. Per the [forum guidelines](https://wordpress.org/support/forum-user-guide/faq/#i-have-the-same-problem-can-i-just-reply-to-someone-elses-post-with-me-too), we ask that you please create separate topics for the issues you are experiencing. * That way it’s easier to track issues and provide assistance on your specific concerns on your specific site. Plus, you will get your own alerts for the issue rather than someone else’s. You may make a new topic here: https://wordpress. org/support/plugin/wordpress-seo/#new-post. * [devnihil](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devnihil/) * (@devnihil) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13586470) * We are going ahead and marking this issue as resolved due to inactivity. If you require any further assistance please create a new issue. * Thread Starter [scalero](https://wordpress.org/support/users/scalero/) * (@scalero) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13586618) * Sorry, the problem is still there – WordPress and all plugins are updated to latest version. No more than 100 posts. The server has the right requirement. * I have followed your suggestions below – except (as I mentioned earlier) The “ SEO Data” Button under SEO -> Tools says “Start SEO Data Optimization” and “NOT SEO Data” on my site. If this is the button you mean, it only gives the same error message: “Oopps something has gone wrong… etc” SO the Yoast Test Helper did not help in this case. * ——————– – i. Install & activate the Yoast Test Helper plugin: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/yoast-test-helper/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/yoast-test-helper/)– ii. Go to Tools -> Yoast Test – iii. Locate the Yoast SEO section and select the “Reset indexables tables & migrations” button – iv. Click the “SEO Data” button in the SEO->Tools section. * [Jerlyn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jerparx/) * (@jerparx) * [5 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13618474) * Hi [@scalero](https://wordpress.org/support/users/scalero/) , * We are sorry to hear that you’re still having issues. Can you please confirm if the issue persists with Yoast SEO 15.2.1? If so, can you please provide us with the error on your console when you get the error “Oopps something has gone wrong..”? * This guide will help you how to capture the error from your console: [https://yoast.com/help/how-to-find-javascript-errors-with-your-browsers-console/](https://yoast.com/help/how-to-find-javascript-errors-with-your-browsers-console/) * [robwent](https://wordpress.org/support/users/robwent/) * (@robwent) * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13757313) * I get the same error on a local dev site when using the premium plugin where the dev domain isn’t registered. * 403 on: [https://my.yoast.com/api/downloads/file/morphology-de-v9?plugin_version=15.4&site=http%3A%2F%2Ftestdomain.test%2F](https://my.yoast.com/api/downloads/file/morphology-de-v9?plugin_version=15.4&site=http%3A%2F%2Ftestdomain.test%2F) * Seems like it’s trying to get a file which isn’t allowed due to the licence and then failing on the 403 error. * So anyone with an expired licence won’t be able to index content? * [NoraFranco](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nfn5876/) * (@nfn5876) * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13810024) * I get the same error when working locally / development site, unable to run yoast tests or develop locally. * [https://my.yoast.com/api/downloads/file/morphology-en-v4?plugin_version=15.4&site=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp-center.sdev.io%2Fhelp-center%2F](https://my.yoast.com/api/downloads/file/morphology-en-v4?plugin_version=15.4&site=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp-center.sdev.io%2Fhelp-center%2F) * Wordpress 5.6 Yoast 15.4 - This reply was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by [NoraFranco](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nfn5876/). - This reply was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by [NoraFranco](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nfn5876/). * [Emanuel Fragoso](https://wordpress.org/support/users/emanuelfragoso/) * (@emanuelfragoso) * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13814950) * Same problem on version 15.5. My WP is 5.6 * [magic999](https://wordpress.org/support/users/magic999/) * (@magic999) * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13830752) * I have the same problem: WP – 5.6 Y – 15.5 PHP – 7.4.7 * [joelhdez89](https://wordpress.org/support/users/joelhdez89/) * (@joelhdez89) * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13833646) * Same message error, in my case i see this in JS Console: * indexation-1550.js:1 POST [https://www.domain.com/wp-json/yoast/v1/link-indexing/posts](https://www.domain.com/wp-json/yoast/v1/link-indexing/posts)** 500** * What can i do? i already do all steps with yoast helper, i reset indexation, even i follow steps with WP Cli, with command wp yoat indes, the process finish correctly, but the table wo_yoast_links doesnt have much information. By the way, i have more than 60K posts. * [Md Mazedul Islam Khan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mazedulislamkhan/) * (@mazedulislamkhan) * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-13833720) * [@robwent](https://wordpress.org/support/users/robwent/) According to the [forum guidelines](https://wordpress.org/support/guidelines/#do-not-post-about-commercial-products), offering support for premium products aren’t allowed in this forum. So, please do feel free to send us an email directly at [support@yoast.com](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/support@yoast.com?output_format=md) and we’d be happy to address your query over there. * [@nfn5876](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nfn5876/) [@emanuelfragoso](https://wordpress.org/support/users/emanuelfragoso/) [@magic999](https://wordpress.org/support/users/magic999/) [@joelhdez89](https://wordpress.org/support/users/joelhdez89/) According to the [forum guidelines](https://wordpress.org/support/forum-user-guide/faq/#i-have-the-same-problem-can-i-just-reply-to-someone-elses-post-with-me-too), you’ll need to [open a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wordpress-seo#new-post) instead of replying to an existing post. That way, it’s easier to track issues and provide assistance without alerting someone else for your problems and debugging, when they don’t need it. * [Phil](https://wordpress.org/support/users/magicfilou/) * (@magicfilou) * [5 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-14079598) * Hi! * So what is THE solution? ^^ * [Phil](https://wordpress.org/support/users/magicfilou/) * (@magicfilou) * [5 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-14080340) * Hi [@joelhdez89](https://wordpress.org/support/users/joelhdez89/) I have the same error, have you found a solution? * [Kalacta](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rocafresh/) * (@rocafresh) * [5 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/seo-optimization-error-message-2/#post-14139295) * Come on Yoast, this problem is clearly widespread and has been persistent as seen by the volumes of people mentioning it. Have searched high and low over the internet, most of the supposed fixes don’t actually work. Problem lies in the plugin itself, a bug maybe? WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? 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