apache / apache/arrow-java

[Java] nullable arrow schema write to parquet error

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Description

### Describe the usage question you have. Please include as many useful details as possible.

When I convert nullable avro schema to nullable arrow schema and write as parquet file, meet a exception

"Unhandled type for Arrow to Parquet schema conversion: sparse_union"

It seems arrow-avro not support SPARE_UNION

how can I use nullable schema in arrow, please help me.

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Java

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported conversion from a nullable Avro schema to a nullable Arrow schema, then write it as a Parquet file and capture the sparse_union failure. Confirm whether the conversion path supports this schema and document the expected behavior or limitation; no source files or tests are identified in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
data-engineering
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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