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`java.lang.reflect.

InvocationTargetException` is a common exception in Java that


occurs when an exception is thrown by an invoked method via reflection. This is a
wrapper exception that indicates an underlying issue with the method that was
called using reflection.

### Causes

1. **Exception Thrown by the Target Method:** The most common cause is that the
method being invoked threw an exception. The `InvocationTargetException` wraps this
exception.
2. **Incorrect Method Parameters:** If the method parameters provided during
reflection do not match the method signature, this can cause an exception.
3. **Access Issues:** Trying to access private methods or fields without proper
permissions can lead to this exception.

### How to Diagnose and Fix

1. **Examine the Cause**

The `InvocationTargetException` has a `getCause()` method that returns the


underlying exception. You need to inspect this cause to determine the root problem.

```java
try {
Method method = SomeClass.class.getMethod("someMethod", String.class);
method.invoke(someObject, "parameter");
} catch (InvocationTargetException e) {
Throwable cause = e.getCause();
cause.printStackTrace(); // Print or log the underlying exception
}
```

2. **Check Method Signature and Parameters**

Ensure that the method signature you are using with reflection matches the
actual method in the class, including parameter types.

```java
// Correct method signature
Method method = SomeClass.class.getMethod("someMethod", String.class);
```

3. **Verify Access Permissions**

Ensure that the method or field being accessed is accessible. If it’s private or
protected, use `setAccessible(true)` to bypass visibility checks.

```java
Method method = SomeClass.class.getDeclaredMethod("someMethod", String.class);
method.setAccessible(true); // Bypass visibility checks
```

4. **Check for Null Values**

Ensure that the objects and parameters you are passing to the method are not
null, as null values can sometimes lead to exceptions.

5. **Inspect the Stack Trace**


Review the full stack trace of the `InvocationTargetException` to understand
where the exception is occurring. This will help you identify the problematic code.

### Example

Here’s an example of how to handle `InvocationTargetException` and inspect the


cause:

```java
import java.lang.reflect.Method;

public class ReflectionExample {

public static void main(String[] args) {


try {
// Assume MyClass has a method myMethod(String param) that throws an
exception
Method method = MyClass.class.getMethod("myMethod", String.class);
method.invoke(new MyClass(), "test");
} catch (Exception e) {
if (e instanceof InvocationTargetException) {
Throwable cause = ((InvocationTargetException) e).getCause();
System.err.println("Method threw an exception: " +
cause.getMessage());
cause.printStackTrace();
} else {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
}
}
```

### Summary

`InvocationTargetException` wraps an underlying exception thrown by a method


invoked via reflection. To resolve it:

- **Inspect the cause** using `getCause()`.


- **Verify method signatures and parameters**.
- **Check access permissions** and handle visibility.
- **Ensure parameters are valid** and not null.
- **Review the stack trace** for detailed error information.

By addressing these areas, you can identify and fix the underlying issues that
cause `InvocationTargetException`.

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