diff --git a/fedn/network/combiner/roundhandler.py b/fedn/network/combiner/roundhandler.py
index ef9029de9..816957323 100644
--- a/fedn/network/combiner/roundhandler.py
+++ b/fedn/network/combiner/roundhandler.py
@@ -309,7 +309,6 @@ def _assign_round_clients(self, n, type="trainers"):
             clients = self.server.get_active_trainers()
         else:
             logger.error("(ERROR): {} is not a supported type of client".format(type))
-            raise
 
         # If the number of requested trainers exceeds the number of available, use all available.
         if n > len(clients):