Compiler error “archive for required library could not be read” - Spring Tool Suite

Question

I am starting to configure my development environment and I am using Spring Tool Suite 2.8.1 along with m2E 1.01.

As far as I can tell, since this is a Maven Project

Answer 1

In my case I tried all the tips suggested but the error remained. I solved changing with a more recent version and writing that in the pom.xml. After this everything is now ok.

Answer 2

Delete your C:\Users\PC\.m2** folder
and update maven project 

Answer 3

Below Steps resolved my issue.

1. Go to ./m2/repository folder.

2. Go to respective archive error folder.

3. Verify any zip file is exist.

4. delete error name folder.

5. Now come to Eclipse Project - Right Click - Maven - > Update Project.

Above trick works for me.

Answer 4

This worked for me.

1. Close Eclipse
2. Delete ./m2/repository
3. Open Eclipse, it will automatically download all the jars
4. If still problem remains, then right click project > Maven > Update Project... > Check 'Force Update of Snapshots/Releases'

Answer 5

I face with the same issue. I deleted the local repository and relaunched the ID. It worked fine .

Answer 6

In my case I had to manually delete all the files in .m2\repository folder and then open command prompt and run mvn -install command in my project directory.