As we Know, primefaces provides plenty of components for JSF. In this discussion, we are going to uncover filter attribute mystery in Datatable. Above the pic represents the filter option which is available in primeface . we can easily inherit filter option to datatable. PROBLEM WE FACE: while doing filter in datatable primeface, if we want to go further action. for example, you have 1000 of records, you're filtering option to filter those records. while filtering, you have seen your records and you need to go another action, at the time filter wont be clear. it will be remains same. Inorder to overcome that issue, we need to use below scripts, RequestContext.getCurrentInstance().execute("PF('any_name').clearFilters()"); Add widgetwar attribute in your datatable component <p:datatable id="d_id" widgetVar ="any_name">