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Getting OPatch Error 'JAVA_HOME Is Not Set Or Does Not Exist' When Applying Patch for WLS (Doc ID 2265317.1)

Last updated on JULY 24, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Fusion Middleware - Version 12.1.3.0.0 and later
Oracle WebLogic Server - Version 12.1.3.0.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

Following the normal steps to apply a patch using OPatch

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export ORACLE_HOME=/<PATH>/weblogic
export JAVA_HOME=/<PATH>/java/jdk1.7.0_141
export PATH=$ORACLE_HOME/OPatch:$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
cd <patch_name>
opatch apply

The following error occurs despite the JAVA_HOME is set:

 

Changes

 

Cause

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