diff --git a/py/webnotes/utils/file_manager.py b/py/webnotes/utils/file_manager.py
index 181403cb05..2b824c1641 100644
--- a/py/webnotes/utils/file_manager.py
+++ b/py/webnotes/utils/file_manager.py
@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ def upload():
 	fid, fname = save_uploaded()
 	
 	# save it in the form
-	updated = add_file_list(dt, dn, fname, fid)
+	updated = False
+	if fid:
+		updated = add_file_list(dt, dn, fname, fid)
 	
 	if fid and updated:
 		# refesh the form!