diff --git a/backend/iam/models.py b/backend/iam/models.py
index eb67b766c..08b21d686 100644
--- a/backend/iam/models.py
+++ b/backend/iam/models.py
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ def get_root_folder() -> Self:
     def get_root_folder_id() -> uuid.UUID:
         """class function for general use"""
         try:
-            return uuid.UUID(_get_root_folder().id)
+            return _get_root_folder().id
         except:
             return _get_root_folder()