diff --git a/modules/openapi-generator-gradle-plugin/build.gradle b/modules/openapi-generator-gradle-plugin/build.gradle
index 29c7d748f13..90bf9dcc8d1 100644
--- a/modules/openapi-generator-gradle-plugin/build.gradle
+++ b/modules/openapi-generator-gradle-plugin/build.gradle
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ specifications as part of your build. Other tasks are available as command line
 java {
     withSourcesJar()
     withJavadocJar()
-    sourceCompatibility = 1.11
-    targetCompatibility = 1.11
+    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
+    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
 }
 
 repositories {