Unable to associate project with a runtime server in eclipse IDE

1.

To add a project to a runtime you must have a match between your project and your runtime; you have to check:

• project facet: to run on tomcat it must be a Dynamic Web Project
• java version: you can't run for example a java 7 project on a java 6 runtime
• web project version: you can't run a project that doesn't match the Java EE version deployable in the runtime

Once you've validated the match between your project and the runtime, you need the project to target the runtime, as follows:

1. Open the project in Package Explorer, Project Explorer, or Navigator.
2. Right-click on the project, and select "Properties".
3. Click on "Targeted Runtimes" in the properties window.
4. Select the checkbox of the validated runtime that is to be targeted.
5. Confirm by clicking "OK".

The new runtime will be associated with that project. If a runtime that you want to select is not displayed or is disabled, you may need to uninstall one or more of the currently installed project facets. This can be done within the same Properties dialogue.

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I know it's already answered question, but I like to share my solution with new users if I can help..

For me the problem was because of the Dynamic wen Project version, 3.0 work with java 1.7 ( I was using 3.1) . If it didn't work you can access .settings folder in your project, org.eclipse.wst.common.project.facet.core.xml file and set the version that you need.

<installed facet="jst.web" version="3.0"/>

Hope I can help new users

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