Startup Issue with Minecraft - Exception in thread "ServerMain" java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: org/bukkit/craftbukkit/Main has been compiled b

System Information

Field Value
Operating System Linux - Debian GNU/Linux 11 on x86_64
Product AMP ‘Callisto’ v2.5.0.12 (Mainline)
Virtualization QEMU_KVM
Application Minecraft
Module MinecraftModule
Running in Container No
Current State Failed

Problem Description

Issue

Cannot run 1.20.6 with the current settings. Seeking further advice.

Reproduction Steps

  • Started new Instance
  • Set server settings to paper, then installed plugins through the control panel
  • Instance started and then stopped with this message in the log: Exception in thread “ServerMain” java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: org/bukkit/craftbukkit/Main has been compiled by a more recent version of the Java Runtime (class file version 65.0), this version of the Java Runtime only recognizes class file versions up to 61.0

Minecraft 1.20.6 needs Java 21 to run

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