We create EJB queries and we want to use oracle hints (e.g. FIRST_ROWS, index(table_name index_name)) in these queries. As we know, hibernate doesn't support this funcionality. We tried to use Apache OpenJPA, but in the line createQuery we've got an exception: org.apache.openjpa.persistence.InvalidStateException: This operation cannot be performed while a Transaction is active. and we can't find the reason of this exception. What's the simplest way to use oracle's hints in EJB queries? View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4039291#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...