Maven error in eclipse (pom.xml) : Failure to transfer org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-surefire-plugin:pom:2.12.4

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I wanna make web project using the Maven to import automatically all libraries that I need, so I chose "maven-archetype-webpp"

after that I got this error on pom.xml file :

Description Resource Path Location Type Failure to transfer org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-surefire-plugin:pom:2.12.4 from http://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2 was cached in the local repository, resolution will not be reattempted until the update interval of central has elapsed or updates are forced. Original error: Could not transfer artifact org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-surefire-plugin:pom:2.12.4 from/to central (http://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2): The operation was cancelled. pom.xml /SpringTuto line 1 Maven Configuration Problem

I've updated my Maven project but with no results !!

POM.XML :

<project xmlns="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
  xsi:schemaLocation="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0 http://maven.apache.org/maven-v4_0_0.xsd">
  <modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
  <groupId>com.pre.example</groupId>
  <artifactId>SpringTuto</artifactId>
  <packaging>war</packaging>
  <version>0.0.1-SNAPSHOT</version>
  <name>SpringTuto Maven Webapp</name>
  <url>http://maven.apache.org</url>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>junit</groupId>
      <artifactId>junit</artifactId>
      <version>3.8.1</version>
      <scope>test</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
  <build>
    <finalName>SpringTuto</finalName>
  </build>
</project>

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8620127/maven-in-eclipse-step-by-step-installation — hurricane, Aug 22 '14 at 13:02
This solved the same problem occurring for me. http://stackoverflow.com/a/38113729/4955513 — shanti, Jun 30 '16 at 08:00

score 84 · Answer 1 · edited Jan 27 '20 at 13:59

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You need just to follow those steps:

Right Click on your project: Run (As) -> Maven clean
Right Click on your project: Run (As) -> Maven install

After which, if the build fails when you do Maven Install, it means there is no web.xml file under WEB-INF or some problem associated with it. it really works

edited Jan 27 '20 at 13:59

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answered Nov 17 '15 at 16:26

Mohamed NAOUALI

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What was happening and why does it solve the problem. Please explain in your answer. I guess maven was not installed, but let's be sure. – Jasser Jul 05 '18 at 06:51
maven update worked for me – Ananthu K Kumar Jul 06 '22 at 04:44

score 12 · Answer 2 · edited Feb 11 '18 at 08:39

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Right click on project-> Maven->Click checked box 'Force Update'->Update

edited Feb 11 '18 at 08:39

Jamal

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answered Feb 11 '18 at 04:03

rahulnikhare

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score 4 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 19 '18 at 17:10

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In my case it was a failed import to eclipse. I had to delete the project from eclipse (without deleting form the filesystem of course) and reimport it. After that the error was gone immediately.

answered Apr 19 '18 at 17:10

lilalinux

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Saved my day, thanks for the tip. In my case I transfer the project to a new PC and hell broke loose... – Yee Mar 30 '22 at 13:36

score 2 · Answer 4 · answered Oct 06 '17 at 12:26

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just right click on your project, hover maven then click update project.. done!!

answered Oct 06 '17 at 12:26

pae de anto

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OP states "im updated my Maven project but with no results ". You say simply updating the project is the solution. Really? – Bö macht Blau Oct 06 '17 at 16:38

score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Mar 27 '20 at 14:11

If you are using Eclipse Neon, try this:

1) Add the maven plugin in the properties section of the POM:

<properties>
    <java.version>1.8</java.version>
    <maven-jar-plugin.version>3.1.1</maven-jar-plugin.version>
</properties>

2) Force update of project snapshot by right clicking on Project

Maven -> Update Project -> Select your Project -> Tick on the 'Force Update of Snapshots/Releases' option -> OK

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Sep 17 '19 at 22:04

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Right Click on your project: Run (As) -> Maven clean Right Click on your project: Run (As) -> Maven install

answered Sep 17 '19 at 22:04

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score 0 · Answer 7 · edited Nov 01 '19 at 05:06

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For Unix Users

find ~/.m2 -name "*.lastUpdated" -exec grep -q "Could not transfer" {} \; -print -exec rm {} \;

Right-click your project and choose Update Dependencies

For Windows

CD (change directory) to .m2\repository
execute the command for /r %i in (*.lastUpdated) do del %i
Then right-click your project and choose Update Dependencies

edited Nov 01 '19 at 05:06

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answered Nov 01 '19 at 04:25

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Jan 07 '20 at 12:24

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In my case eclipse was using an old settings.xml file.

answered Jan 07 '20 at 12:24

amanzoor

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Dec 31 '21 at 07:06

I have an easier solution for this issue which worked for me like a charm.

Just select Your project.

Right click and select Properties.

In Left sidebar list select Java Build Path.

in the Order and Export tab check (1) JRE System Library[your java Version] and (2) Maven Dependencies ( which is initially unchecked ).

Then click apply and close Button.

just update your project ( automatically updates when hit apply and close ) and the Error is gone.

Maven error in eclipse (pom.xml) : Failure to transfer org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-surefire-plugin:pom:2.12.4

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