If the tests pass, it is harmless. A future version of JBossWS will fix the problem (JBWS-826). View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=3976158#3976158 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=3976158