[FIXED] @Valid annotation - This annotation disallowed for this location

Issue

I have controller method that has @Valid annotation to enforce JSR303 Bean validation.

But when I just give @Valid is shows"

This annotation @Valid is disallowed for this location

I can get rid of this by giving full package path @javax.validation.Valid. It does not show the above message if I use this.

My question is, would there be any conflict that is forcing me to give full package name? Or some jars missing?

I wouldn't be asking this question, if @Valid validation is working fine. But its not working either, though there is no compile or run time error. It is just not triggering.

I posted this issue here in a different thread.

Solution

Take a look at your imports. I guess you are not importing javax.validation.Valid when you just use @Valid.

Answered By - a better oliver
Answer Checked By - Dawn Plyler (JavaFixing Volunteer)