Install WebLogic 14c with JDK 11.0.21 on RHEL8 Throws "java.lang.RuntimeException: Fontconfig head is null, check your fonts or fonts configuration" (Doc ID 2999411.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 28, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle WebLogic Server - Version 14.1.1.0.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

When installing WebLogic Server 14.1.1 with JDK 11.0.21 on RHEL 8 it fails with below error.

Same installer works and successfully installs when using JDK 1.8.0_391.

Error:

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