diff --git a/app/models/timesheet_entry.rb b/app/models/timesheet_entry.rb
index 137cca652e..48a9dbac30 100644
--- a/app/models/timesheet_entry.rb
+++ b/app/models/timesheet_entry.rb
@@ -137,6 +137,8 @@ def validate_billable_project
     end
 
     def prevent_edit_if_locked
+      return if Current.user.nil?
+
       if locked && Current.user.primary_role(Current.company) == "employee"
         errors.add(:base, "Cannot edit a locked timesheet entry. Please contact admin.")
       end