diff --git a/migrations/20260201120606-apps-ensure-checklist-properties.js b/migrations/20260201120606-apps-ensure-checklist-properties.js
index c6a493ba7..37456b6b4 100644
--- a/migrations/20260201120606-apps-ensure-checklist-properties.js
+++ b/migrations/20260201120606-apps-ensure-checklist-properties.js
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 
 exports.up = async function (db) {
     const owner = await db.runSql('SELECT username FROM users WHERE role="owner" LIMIT 1');
+    if (!owner[0]) return;
+
     const ownerUsername = owner[0].username;
 
     const apps = await db.runSql('SELECT * FROM apps');