The problem was fixed yesterday. vs The problem has been fixed yesterday.

The correct phrase is "the problem was fixed yesterday." The use of the past simple tense (was fixed) is appropriate when referring to an action that occurred at a specific point in the past, such as yesterday. The phrase "the problem has been fixed yesterday" is incorrect because the present perfect tense (has been fixed) should not be used with a specific time reference like "yesterday."

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The problem was fixed yesterday.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the problem was resolved at a specific point in the past, which in this case is yesterday.

Examples:

The issue with the software was fixed yesterday.
The leak in the roof was fixed yesterday.
The mistake in the report was fixed yesterday.

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And yet, somehow, within about two hours, the problem was fixed.
- I had it fixed yesterday.
- I had it fixed yesterday.
The problem was to change the minds of those who were indifferent to a European approach.
I suddenly saw very clearly that the problem was more profound.
The problem was my escape route led me back here.
Maybe the problem wasn't my wife.
Maybe the problem wasn't my wife.
- It became clear the problem was Chrísto.
'This time, though, the problem was more serious.
Well the problem was lies with one of the hostages.
The problem wasn't lack of effort or bad attitude.
The problem wasn't the surgery.
The problem wasn't the cyst. It's advanced dilated cardiomyopathy.
The problem wasn't the car's blind spot...
The problem was Geffen had the other half.
We knew exactly what the problem was.
But the problem was that had five children.
Maybe the problem wasn't us.
The problem was, the hills never ended.

The problem has been fixed yesterday.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The present perfect tense should not be used with a specific time reference like "yesterday."

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But now that your mole problem has been fixed, I look forward to meeting you.
The global financial contribution has been fixed at EUR 559000 per year.
I heard Aunt Treesey's old place up in Covington has been fixed up real nice.
My sister's marriage has been fixed.
Where no maximum buying-in price has been fixed all tenders shall be rejected.
The date of this 'Ethics Day' seminar has been fixed for 6 July.
The limit for CDM has been fixed at 15% by the Council.
Where no refund has been fixed all tenders shall be rejected.
Where no minimum customs duty has been fixed all tenders shall be rejected.
Where no minimum customs duty has been fixed all tenders shall be rejected.
Where no minimum customs duty has been fixed all tenders shall be rejected.
Your execution has been fixed for the Festival of Dionysia.
Mr. Tang, your bed has been fixed.
For bioethanol, the mixture has been fixed at 7%.
The user charge has been fixed at 12,6 cents per kilometer on average.
No date has been fixed yet for the presentation of credentials, despite official indications that the ceremony was imminent three times.
On the other hand, lorries allowed to transit empty has been fixed at 220000 per year.
The day for amir's execution has been fixed.
But the lamp has been fixed.
An assembly can only submit to what has been fixed by governments, and therefore by the people, by means of basic texts.

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The problem was fixed yesterday. vs The problem has been fixed yesterday.