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# ClassNotFoundException - GroovyStarter

```
Error: Could not find or load main class org.codehaus.groovy.tools.GroovyStarter
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: org.codehaus.groovy.tools.GroovyStarter
```

<figure><img src="https://2919579608-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPdcc5uQt1eQainblDyLx%2Fuploads%2Ff2H7MLvnPFnJDUS3FrWK%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=67b8dc1b-9f39-4666-8af7-3139ce749cbf" alt=""><figcaption><p>ClassNotFoundException - GroovyStarter</p></figcaption></figure>

This error message appears when you try to run a process- or map-script directly.

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You must start the `Test_` (as the script host), not the script itself -> [Concepts](/boomi-scriptease/general.md)