diff --git a/.github/workflows/update-version.yml b/.github/workflows/update-version.yml
index d2aee115..edf7246d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/update-version.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/update-version.yml
@@ -33,6 +33,12 @@ jobs:
         repository: ${{ github.repository }}
         ref: ${{ inputs.branch }}
 
+    - name: Set up JDK 21
+      uses: actions/setup-java@v4
+      with:
+        java-version: '21'
+        distribution: 'temurin'
+
     - name: Update Gradle Version
       run: |
         echo "Updating to version: ${{inputs.milestone}}"