ORA-29538 Java not installed in SQL Developer running on Oracle 11g XE

Question

cannot create any java objects on sql developer

I'm running Oracle XE 11g and SQL Developer Version 4.1.0.17

The error message is

ORA-29538: Java not installed
29538. 00000 -  "Java not installed"
*Cause:    An attempt was made to use a Java command when Java is not installed.
*Action:   Install Java, or do not use the command.

Answer 1

The express edition of the database does not include a JVM. Therefore, you cannot create Java stored procedures in an express edition database.

If you need to create Java stored procedures, you'd need to get a different edition of the database. Depending on what you are doing, you may be able to use the standard or enterprise editions of the database using the OTN license without paying a fee.