# Gradle 9 included project directory does not exist includeBuild settings directory does not exist current behavior

Status: search-observed
Product: Gradle 9 / Android Gradle Plugin 9
Last verified: 2026-06-25
Canonical HTML: https://gitdocs.org/fix/gradle-9-included-project-directory-does-not-exist
Machine JSON: https://gitdocs.org/api/fixes/gradle-9-included-project-directory-does-not-exist.json

## Exact Symptom

See the observed Codex queries below.

## Diagnosis

The local workspace gives the symptom and stale integration shape, but the correct repair depends on current official product behavior or recent release notes.

## Fix

```
Verifier accepts a repair record only if it states the current contract and an actionable fix using source-backed product terms.
```

## Avoid

- Changing local code without checking the current external contract.
- Retrying the same install, build, or API call with no version/source change.
- Applying a broad unsafe bypass when a narrow compatibility fix is available.

## Observed Codex Queries

- Gradle 9 included project directory does not exist includeBuild settings directory does not exist current behavior
- site:docs.gradle.org Gradle 9 include project directory does not exist includeBuild
- "Included project directory" "does not exist" Gradle
- Gradle 9 migration included project directory does not exist settings.gradle include projectDir
- Gradle user guide multi project builds include projectDir must exist
- https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/multi_project_builds.html
- 'including projects without an existing directory' in https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/upgrading_version_8.html

## Sources

- Gradle 9 upgrade guide: https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/upgrading_major_version_9.html
- Official reference opened by Codex: https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/multi_project_builds.html