Xcode 13.2 - Internal error : Missing Package Description Module

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Rezard OP

Created Dec ’21

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Hi guys, just updated Xcode to 13.2 via Mac App Store.

I installed the additional components, and my project won't compile anymore : Xcode just tells me "Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule - Resolving Package Graph Failed" when attempting to build. None of the Swift packages used within my app seems to build, because "Package resolution errors must be fixed before building".

Already attempted to clean derived data, reset Swift package caches and update package versions to no avail.

Guess I'll try re-installing Xcode but... does anyone else have the same issue ?

Using an M1 Mac and just updated to Monterey 12.1 if that's relevant.

Thank you !

Answered by DTS Engineer in 698777022

Xcode 13.2.1, released today, addresses this issue:

Resolved an issue where the Mac App Store version of Xcode failed during package resolution with the error Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModulewhen using Swift packages either standalone or as dependencies in an Xcode project or workspace. (86435800) (FB9807887)

This update is available through the Mac App Store, as well as a direct download on the Apple Developer website.

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handmadeapps OP

Dec ’21

Facing the same issue. I just finished updating to Xcode 13.2 from the App Store and now I can't compile my project. 13.2 RC was working fine - but, I deleted it thinking the App Store version would be the same. Apparently not.

I'm now left with having to re-download Xcode 13.2 from releases, on a 4Mbit line. I.e., my work day is done before it has even began. I also need to explain the loss of the work day to my employer.

Thanks Apple for:

not testing your releases
thinking that everybody around the world is on a 200Gbps FTTH line.

joser-king OP

Dec ’21

I want to know the reason. The build number downloaded from developer.apple.com is the same as the one downloaded from Appstore. What factors cause Appstore to cause this problem? In other words, when a new version of Xcode is released to the Appstore, does Apple not conduct self-tests?

karlw OP

Dec ’21

Been downloading from developer.apple.com for 2.5 hours now, download speed is constantly dropping - from 3MB/s, to 1.5MB/s, to 900KB/s, to 850KB/s. I guess the servers are getting hammered. Still 1.5 hours to go, if it retains it's current speed (which I very much doubt).

Basically, no work can be done today.

But we still have deadlines, and customers who depend on us. That means people are likely going to have to come in this weekend - the last weekend before Christmas - to get things finished.

I'm beyond disgusted.

pmarta OP

Dec ’21

Same problem with 2020 m1 macbookpro

jjv360 OP

Dec ’21

I have the same issue... In my case, half the dependencies were in Cocoapods, the other half in SPM, so I just moved all dependencies to Cocoapods and it works now...

AlexGM OP

Dec ’21

I have the same issue with the AppStore Version.

batikansosun OP

Dec ’21

Same issue here!!

batikansosun OP

Dec ’21

Yes, same issue here!

sovannarithsok OP

Dec ’21

Jesus cry, it broke my project for latest update Xcode 13.2 on macOS Monterey 12.1

den73 OP

Dec ’21

To fix!!!!

Remove Xcode 13.2 (that was installed from AppStore)
Download and install Xcode 13.2 from https://developer.apple.com/download/release/

This resolve broken Swift Packages issue for me!!

rg1 OP

Dec ’21

Same issue.

EdwardRyu OP

Dec ’21

I re-installed 13.2 RC and It worked well! 5hours later though, It happened again!!!!! Should I re-install again and again every 5hours???

newwbee OP

Dec ’21

Swift Packages - Problem

AppStore Version has a problem when used on projects that use Swift packages,
It throws the error Internal error: missingPackageDescriptionModule

Workaround

Download Xcode 13.2 (13C90) from https://developer.apple.com/download/release/ which seems to work ok

Note:

In case you download from Developer portal and delete the old Xcode, you might need to add the Git and Apple accounts.
Otherwise you wouldn't be able to add packages / re-fetch packages

BasO OP

Dec ’21

I'm sure the devs working on this module are panicking right now, might as well add a shout-out to them for how nice SPM normally is.

KookThemAll OP

Dec ’21

Same issue, not M1.