@torafca5   Could you please try downloading the jar from the below link,   http://www.congiu.net/hive-json-serde/1.3.8/hdp23/json-serde-1.3.8-jar-with-dependencies.jar   Once the jar is downloaded, move the jar to the location /usr/hdp/3.0.1.0-187/hive/lib. Please place the jar on all the nodes hosting Hive services. Also, please make sure you are not using LLAP(HiveserverInteractive) to connect to the hive. add jar command does not work with LLAP.   implementing the above recommendation should help overcome this issue. ... View more