The correct fix is to use RichFaces 3.1.1-GA. Seam 1.3 == Seam 2. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4093229#4093229 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4093229