diff --git a/release/scripts/modules/add_object_utils.py b/release/scripts/modules/add_object_utils.py
index 8c52a63bf13..01a1a73aedf 100644
--- a/release/scripts/modules/add_object_utils.py
+++ b/release/scripts/modules/add_object_utils.py
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ def add_object_align_init(context, operator):
         else:
             operator.properties.view_align = view_align
 
-    if operator.properties.is_property_set("rotation") and not view_align_force:
+    if operator and operator.properties.is_property_set("rotation") and not view_align_force:
         rotation = mathutils.Euler(operator.properties.rotation).to_matrix().resize4x4()
     else:
         if view_align and space_data: