diff --git a/server/dataset/serializers.py b/server/dataset/serializers.py
index 17d0ff705..8d5d86d32 100644
--- a/server/dataset/serializers.py
+++ b/server/dataset/serializers.py
@@ -68,6 +68,6 @@ def validate(self, data):
                     raise serializers.ValidationError(
                         "User cannot update non editable fields in Operation mode"
                     )
-            self._validate_guid(data)
+        self._validate_guid(data)
 
         return data