Quote from QABash.ai on 1 April 2025, 9:38 PM

java.lang.NoSuchFieldError: Class org.openxmlformats.schemas.drawingml.x2006.main.ThemeDocument does not have member field 'org.apache.xmlbeans.impl.schema.DocumentFactory Factory'

This typically happens when there is a conflict between different versions of dependencies in your project, specifically between Apache POI and XMLBeans.

Here's how to resolve it:

1. Ensure Version Compatibility

The issue may occur because the versions of Apache POI and XMLBeans you're using are incompatible. To fix this, ensure that you are using compatible versions of these libraries.

For example, if you're using Apache POI 5.x, it depends on XMLBeans 5.x. If you're using an older version of POI, make sure the correct version of XMLBeans is included.

Step 1: Check your Maven/Gradle dependencies

If you're using Maven, check your pom.xml file for the versions of Apache POI and XMLBeans. Here's an example with the compatible versions:

<dependencies>
<!-- Apache POI dependency -->
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.poi</groupId>
<artifactId>poi-ooxml</artifactId>
<version>5.2.3</version> <!-- Ensure the correct version -->
</dependency>

<!-- Apache POI Commons dependency -->
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.poi</groupId>
<artifactId>poi-ooxml-schemas</artifactId>
<version>4.1.2</version> <!-- Check compatibility -->
</dependency>

<!-- XMLBeans dependency -->
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.xmlbeans</groupId>
<artifactId>xmlbeans</artifactId>
<version>5.1.1</version> <!-- Ensure the correct version -->
</dependency>
</dependencies>

Ensure that both poi-ooxml and xmlbeans are compatible with each other.

If you're using Gradle, you can add the following dependencies:

groovy

dependencies {


implementation 'org.apache.poi:poi-ooxml:5.2.3'


implementation 'org.apache.poi:poi-ooxml-schemas:4.1.2'


implementation 'org.apache.xmlbeans:xmlbeans:5.1.1'
}


2. Clean and Rebuild Your Project

After ensuring that the correct versions of the libraries are specified in your build file (Maven/Gradle), you should clean and rebuild your project to make sure that the changes are applied.

• Maven: Run mvn clean install.

• Gradle: Run gradle clean build.

3. Check for Dependency Conflicts

If you're using multiple libraries that depend on Apache POI or XMLBeans, there might be a conflict between different versions of these libraries. Use a dependency management tool to check for conflicts:

• Maven: Run mvn dependency:tree to see if multiple versions of Apache POI or XMLBeans are being pulled in.

• Gradle: Run gradle dependencies to check for dependency conflicts.

If you find conflicts, you can exclude the conflicting dependencies or force a specific version in your build file.

4. Update All Dependencies

If your dependencies are outdated, consider updating all of them to the latest compatible versions. You can check for the latest versions of Apache POI and XMLBeans on Maven Central.

5. Additional Troubleshooting

If the error persists, you might also want to try:

• Re-checking the Classpath: Ensure that the required libraries are being correctly loaded into the classpath.

• Check for Jar Conflicts: Make sure there aren't any duplicate jars for POI or XMLBeans in your project libraries.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NoSuchFieldError and get your code running correctly.