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Maven Compilation Failure. No compiler is provided in this environment [Mac OS]

Maven suddenly stopped compiling with the error below. It was working this morning and I'm not sure what caused this.
[ERROR] Failed to execute goal org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-compiler-plugin:3.8.1:compile (default-compile) on project ExampleProject: Compilation failure
[ERROR] No compiler is provided in this environment. Perhaps you are running on a JRE rather than a JDK?
Basic Information:
OS: Mac
Machine: MacBook Pro
Java: 1.8.0_201 (jdk8)
Maven: 3.8.1
What I tried:
Checked for existence of Java compiler
$ javac -version
javac 1.8.0_201
Check $JAVA_HOME : I got /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_201.jdk/Contents/Home, which is correct for Mac OS according to Maven's installation instructions
Added mvn to PATH before compiling
Reinstalled Maven 3.8.1
Reinstalled JDK8 and reset JAVA_HOME & added mvn to PATH again before compiling
Added sudo to my command. In fact before adding sudo, I was facing some sorta "failed to delete something" error.
Restarting my laptop without using the "Reopen windows...." option.
Adding the compiler option to pom.xml(I didn't need this when it was working this morning)
Running mvn -v give me the output below
Maven home: /opt/apache-maven-3.8.3
Java Version: 1.8.0_201, vendor: Oracle Corporation, runtime: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_201.jdk/Contents/Home/jre
Default locale: en_GB, platform encoding: UTF-8
OS name: "mac os x", version: "10.16", arch: "x86_64", family: "mac"
Running java -version gave me the output below:
java version "1.8.0_201"
Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_201-b09)
Java HotSpot (TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.201.b09, mixed mode)
Additional Info:
I am not using any IDE like Eclipse/IntelliJ/NetBeans. Just purely on terminal. Please base your answers on this.
It seems like there are 2 versions of Maven on my system, probably due to the reinstall. But prior to the reinstall, this problem already started
Reference (I've tried the solutions in here too)
https://roufid.com/no-compiler-is-provided-in-this-environment/
Edit
I have already made sure that JAVA_HOME points to the JDK and not the JRE by consulting Maven's documentation

Maven needs javac to compile your project. Can you try javac -version and see if your able to get an output.
$ javac -version
javac 1.8.0_201
If not set your JAVA_HOME to JDK not to JRE. C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_202
If you are still getting this error, try opening another terminal for the environment variable to reflect. And try.
Regards

mvn -version on command line showing different version of Java

I played around with jenv today, to setup Java 1.8 as global version and 1.7 for one project locally. Since then mvn command in the global locations is showing java version 12 -
SandeepanNath:current sandeepan.nath$ mvn -version
Apache Maven 3.3.9 (bb52d8502b132ec0a5a3f4c09453c07478323dc5; 2015-11-10T22:11:47+05:30)
Maven home: /Users/sandeepan.nath/.sdkman/candidates/maven/current
Java version: 12.0.1, vendor: Oracle Corporation
Java home: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk-12.0.1.jdk/Contents/Home
Default locale: en_GB, platform encoding: UTF-8
OS name: "mac os x", version: "10.14.3", arch: "x86_64", family: "mac"
Whereas Java version is showing as expected -
SandeepanNath:.ssh sandeepan.nath$ java -version
java version "1.8.0_20"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_20-b26)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.20-b23, mixed mode)
I tried uninstalling and installing maven via sdkman again, on Mac. Although it did not download it fresh. I am still getting the same error.
How do I fix this?

probably your answer might already be here: https://stackoverflow.com/a/7033062/4424668
I guess, you have set up a JAVA_HOME environment variable at some point, which points to a Java 12-Installation.
What might actually be the solution to your specific problem (Jenv + Maven) is written here: https://stackoverflow.com/a/37466252/4424668
You might need to enable the maven Plugin for Jenv by calling jenv enable-plugin maven. Afterwards, Maven should consider the version activated by Jenv.
Edit:
Since you actually use SDKMAN für managing maven candidates, you might consider using SDKMAN for Java Candidates as well. Anyhow, maybe the maven plugin does not actually fix your SDKMAN maven candidates. An even easier solution may be to enable the export-plugin instead, which actually sets the Environment Variable directly. Have a look about that on the Github-Page of Jenv: https://github.com/jenv/jenv

maven does not use 64 bit jvm

I am facing a weird issue in maven.
I am running java 1.8 in 64 bit windows .
When I run java -version I get the below message
java version "1.8.0_60"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_60-b27)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.60-b23, mixed mode)
I am running maven 3.3.9 on the above jdk.
When I run mvn -version I get the below message
Apache Maven 3.3.9 (bb52d8502b132ec0a5a3f4c09453c07478323dc5; 2015-11-10T19:41:4
7+03:00)
Maven home: D:\Users\57181\Projects\mvn\apache-maven-3.3.9-bin\apache-maven-3.3.
9
Java version: 1.8.0-ea, vendor: Oracle Corporation
Java home: D:\java\java8\java8\jdk1.8.0\jre
Default locale: en_US, platform encoding: Cp1252
OS name: "windows 7", version: "6.1", arch: "x86", family: "dos"
However when I run mvn -d64 -version , I get below error
Error: This Java instance does not support a 64-bit JVM.
Please install the desired version.
I need to build a very large project using maven which needs 2 GB heap.
Though my machine has 8 GB RAM , I am not able to set the heap since Maven is running in 32 bit( In the task manager , the process shows as * 32 )
Has anybody faced this issue ?
Is there any configuration needed to run maven in 64 bit JVM ?

You are picking up the default JVM installed for web page plugins etc as it is in your PATH.
You can put the JDK directory first in your PATH environment variable which most likely is the simplest.
You may also choose to set the environment variable JAVA_HOME to point to the JDK you want to use, either as part of your environment or by modifying the mvn script.

Setting M2_HOME

I use Intellij Idea. Now I'm trying to set up new system and have came up with the next issue:
I've downloaded java, installed it, set JAVA_HOME(C:\Progra~2\Java\jdk1.7.0_51), added to PATH (C:\Progra~2\Java\jdk1.7.0_51\bin), checked from console java -version and %JAVA_HOME% - everything works fine (java version "1.7.0_51"Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_51-b13) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 24.51-b03, mixed mode, sharing)).
I've downloaded maven, installed it, set M2_HOME(C:\Progra~2\Java\maven), added to PATH(C:\Progra~2\Java\maven\bin), checked from console mvn -version(Apache Maven 3.3.3 2015-04-22T14:57:37+03:00) Maven home: C:\Progra~2\Java\maven Java version: 1.7.0_51, vendor: Oracle Corporation Java home: C:\Progra~2\Java\jdk1.7.0_51\jre Default locale: ru_RU, platform encoding: Cp1251 OS name: "windows 7", version: "6.1", arch: "x86", family: "windows") and enter cd %M2_HOME% - it goes there normally.
But when I try to do mvn -clean or -install or any other action from Intellij, it says:
-Dmaven.multiModuleProjectDirectory system propery is not set. Check $M2_HOME environment variable and mvn script match.
Process finished with exit code 1

If you use the newest Maven 3.3.3 you have to take care of the new calling design. It changed from bat to cmd files. Your IDE probably isn't right now compatible to this new design. Try to take an older version of maven.
Maybe you have a look here too: `-Dmaven.multiModuleProjectDirectory not set` issue with Maven and IntelliJ

IntelliJ ships with a bundled Maven thus your settings and maven installation will not be picked up unless you explicitly specify Intellij to use your maven installation and not the bundled one.
You can verify it under: Maven Settings (use CTRL+SHIFT+A to find it if you can't locate it)

After Installing Java JDK 7 For Mac OS X - mvn -version still shows java version 1.6.0_31

Oracle released Java JDK 7 on April 26 for Mac OS X. I followed the install instructions and when I do java -version in a terminal window I get:
java version "1.7.0_04"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_04-b21)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.0-b21, mixed mode)
However when I do mvn -version in the terminal window I get:
Apache Maven 3.0.2 (r1056850; 2011-01-08 18:58:10-0600)
Java version: 1.6.0_31, vendor: Apple Inc.
Java home: /System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Home
Default locale: en_US, platform encoding: MacRoman
OS name: "mac os x", version: "10.7.3", arch: "x86_64", family: "mac"
How can I get Maven to use the Java JDK 1.7.0_04?
Thanks for the help.

Finally found the answer here:
http://www.adam-bien.com/roller/abien/entry/java_se_development_kit_7
You should use JAVA_HOME=$(/usr/libexec/java_home) instead on a Mac and then set the current jdk via "Java Preferences.app".
Set JAVA_HOME in ~/.profile

The problem is that the symbolic link "CurrentJDK" inside the versions of JavaVm.framework points to the old jdk, so when i used the following commands to set the CurrentJDK to the latest one (1.7.0_45) it works
cd /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions
sudo rm CurrentJDK
sudo ln -s /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.7.0_45.jdk/Contents CurrentJDK
reference: http://java.dzone.com/articles/installing-jdk-7-mac-os-x

To find the path from Java Preferences, try
/usr/libexec/java_home -X
My Java7 entry looks like this:
<dict>
<key>JVMArch</key>
<string>x86_64</string>
<key>JVMBundleID</key>
<string>com.oracle.java.7u04.jdk</string>
<key>JVMEnabled</key>
<true/>
<key>JVMHomePath</key>
<string>/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.7.0.jdk/Contents/Home</string>
<key>JVMIsBuiltIn</key>
<false/>
<key>JVMName</key>
<string>Java SE 7</string>
<key>JVMPlatformVersion</key>
<string>1.7</string>
<key>JVMVendor</key>
<string>Oracle Corporation</string>
<key>JVMVersion</key>
<string>1.7.0_04</string>
</dict>

You need to change the JAVA_HOME environment variable to the new JDK 1.7 location.
Look at this question for possible locations where JAVA_HOME might be defined. In a terminal, type which java to find the path of your Java installation, and then update JAVA_HOME to point to that path (but exclude the trailing bin folder).

In case anyone is installing Maven on a 64-bit Mac running Mac OSX 'Mavericks' save yourself some time and some hair pulling trying to get Maven installed. I was trying to follow this (which failed because the location of the java_home has changed on Mavericks:
http://maven.apache.org/download.cgi
I was pulling my hair out until I found this website, which recommends you Install homebrew and follow the instructions on this page: http://techspunky.blogspot.in/2013/10/how-to-install-maven-on-mac-osx-109.html
once complete don't panic when $ maven -version doesn't work, instead use $mvn --version as maven.apache.org/download.cgi recommended.
It worked, but then I noticed the Java SDK Maven was using was Java version: 1.6.0_65, which is not the latest SDK I installed on the system.
Once I set the JAVA_HOME=/usr/libexec/java_home
It was using the correct SDK:
Maven home: /usr/local/Cellar/maven/3.1.1/libexec
Java version: 1.7.0_45, vendor: Oracle Corporation
Java home: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.7.0_45.jdk/Contents/Home/jre
Default locale: en_US, platform encoding: UTF-8
OS name: "mac os x", version: "10.9", arch: "x86_64", family: "mac"
Success!
but wait...
next time I opened the terminal and ran mvn -v it went back to java version 1.6. WTH!
its some sort of supposed bug from what I read use:
echo JAVA_HOME=/usr/libexec/java_home -v 1.7 | sudo tee -a /etc/mavenrc
and now:
Maven home: /usr/local/Cellar/maven/3.1.1/libexec
Java version: 1.7.0_45, vendor: Oracle Corporation
Java home: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.7.0_45.jdk/Contents/Home/jre
Default locale: en_US, platform encoding: UTF-8
OS name: "mac os x", version: "10.9", arch: "x86_64", family: "mac"

The reason Maven is still using Java 6 is that the /usr/bin/mvn script that launches it does not use the correct OS/X method for resolving the current Java version as specified in Java Preferences. See this Maven issue for details:
http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/MNG-4226
Voting it up might get it fixed; in the meantime, if you alter the /usr/bin/mvn script as shown in the comments & patch on that issue you will get the desired result.

Ok on my machine. Yes, the Oracle installer didn't exactly do its job, and it confused me to no end after 1.6 was still running.
java run time was updated
java -version
java version "1.7.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_25-b15)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.25-b01, mixed mode)
but the SDK HOME is actually a sim link still pointing to 1.6
/Library/Java/Home in finder GetInfo points to /System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Home
in Terminal
./Home -> /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Home
Go figure.
I found 1.7 here and I'm using that to build with: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.7.0_25.jdk/Contents/Home

I think the problem lies partly with the java launch mechanism. I have been able to get Eclipse to run my code under Java7, but I think eclipse itself is still running under Java6. Also, I have a java program that was last compiled a year ago, and built using jarbundler-2.1.0.jar (with option jvmversion="1.6+"). When I double click the .app file it runs Java6, but when I double click the .jar file inside the .app it runs Java7.
Also, I do not use JAVA_HOME, but I still get the correct java version "1.7.0_04" shown in the question. JAVA_HOME seems to be a red herring. Maybe Maven needs it, but Eclipse doesn't seem to use it, and neither does launching jar files.
And after setting Java7 in the Java Preferences tool, it does not seem to affect launching .app java files. However it does make 'java -version' from the terminal work nicely. I tried unchecking everything but the Java7 option, and then Eclipse wouldn't run at all.

If your JAVA_HOME is located at the local user's bash, mvn will pick the system's current java version no matter what JAVA_HOME you've set.
Hence first run the command 'which mvn' and check which executable mvn you are using. After that edit that mvn file and change the JAVA_HOME variable to your prefered java home.