diff --git a/client/ayon_resolve/plugins/create/create_editorial_package.py b/client/ayon_resolve/plugins/create/create_editorial_package.py
index 4a00a51e4a..67ae9c3edb 100644
--- a/client/ayon_resolve/plugins/create/create_editorial_package.py
+++ b/client/ayon_resolve/plugins/create/create_editorial_package.py
@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ def process(self):
         """Process the creation of the editorial package."""
         current_timeline = lib.get_current_timeline()
 
+        if not current_timeline:
+            raise RuntimeError("Make sure to have an active current timeline.")
+
         timeline_media_pool_item = lib.get_timeline_media_pool_item(
             current_timeline
         )