diff --git a/scripts/modules/bpy_extras/asset_utils.py b/scripts/modules/bpy_extras/asset_utils.py
index 3dc72f3d7ab..22d810caa6d 100644
--- a/scripts/modules/bpy_extras/asset_utils.py
+++ b/scripts/modules/bpy_extras/asset_utils.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class SpaceAssetInfo:
     @classmethod
     def get_active_asset(cls, context: Context):
         if active_file := getattr(context, "active_file", None):
-            return active_file.asset_data if active_file else None
+            return active_file.asset_data
 
 
 class AssetBrowserPanel: