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Spring JPA Query may be unable to identify Spatial Types due to the following reasons:

1. Missing Dependencies: Spatial types require specific dependencies, such as GeoTools and PostGIS, which may not be included in the project.

2. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the persistence unit may not include the required spatial dialects.

3. Unsupported Database: The database used may not support spatial types. For example, some versions of MySQL do not support spatial types.

4. Non-standard Data Type: Spatial types may not be recognized if they are represented by a non-standard data type.

To resolve these issues, you can ensure that the required dependencies are installed and configure the persistence unit to include the required spatial dialects. You may also need to consider switching to a different database that supports spatial types or using a standard data type to represent spatial data.