Hello,

I'm sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing with your Translation Memory (TM) in Trados Studio 2021. It seems like a complex problem, but let's try to troubleshoot it together.

Step 1: Check the TM's integrity: You've already run SDLTM Repair, which is a good first step. However, it might be worth trying again, ensuring you're using the latest version of the tool.

Step 2: Split the TM: As per the context provided, it's recommended to use a maximum of 100,000 TUs per file-based TM. If your TM size exceeds this, you may experience performance issues. You can split a larger TM into several smaller TMs using the export filter.

Step 3: Consider using Trados GroupShare: If your TM size exceeds 100,000 TUs, you might want to consider using Trados GroupShare. This server solution allows you to share your translation resources, manage workload, reduce manual tasks, and provide real-time access to shared translation memories, projects, and terminology in a secure, permission-based environment.

Step 4: Check for updates: Ensure that your Trados Studio 2021 is up-to-date. Sometimes, performance issues can be resolved with the latest updates.

Step 5: Contact RWS Support: If none of the above steps work, it might be a more complex issue that requires assistance from the RWS Support team. They can provide more in-depth troubleshooting and solutions.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with your TM. Please let me know if you have any other questions or need further assistance.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI

Jure (Alamma Translations) ,

While I agree with the answer of Trados AI, please read the following Gateway article regarding the maximum translation memory size recommended:

Thank you, Jesús Prieto ! 

We found a solution by restoring an old backup of the TM, but we will definitely adhere to the suggested memory sizes in the future!