diff --git a/openpype/hosts/maya/api/pipeline.py b/openpype/hosts/maya/api/pipeline.py
index 3798170671..7f31001cd0 100644
--- a/openpype/hosts/maya/api/pipeline.py
+++ b/openpype/hosts/maya/api/pipeline.py
@@ -514,6 +514,9 @@ def check_lock_on_current_file():
 
     # add the lock file when opening the file
     filepath = current_file()
+    # Skip if current file is 'untitled'
+    if not filepath:
+        return
 
     if is_workfile_locked(filepath):
         # add lockfile dialog