This is probably related to switching from JSF 1.1 to 1.2 - try asking on the JSF RI forum. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4109226#4109226 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4109226