In web.xml you are using ejb-local-ref where as in jboss-web.xml you are using ejb-ref. Change your jboss-web.xml to use ejb-local-ref as follows: <jboss-web> | <ejb-local-ref> | <ejb-ref-name>ejb/DataAccessFacade</ejb-ref-name> | <jndi-name>ejb/DataAccessFacadeLocalHome</jndi-name> | </ejb-local-ref> | </jboss-web> View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4123068#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...