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

Delete corrupted files from your local .m2 repository and Ctrl+F5 (Update Maven Project) in Eclipse/STS. It'll download and install these files.