diff --git a/frappe/model/workflow.py b/frappe/model/workflow.py
index f1198f22cc..ed8f2c2dde 100644
--- a/frappe/model/workflow.py
+++ b/frappe/model/workflow.py
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ def _bulk_workflow_action(docnames, doctype, action):
 						frappe.message_log.pop()
 						message_dict = {"docname": docname, "message": message.get("message")}
 
-						if message.get("raise_exception", False):
+						if message.get("raise_exception", False) or "Error" in message.get("message", ""):
 							failed_transactions[docname].append(message_dict)
 						else:
 							successful_transactions[docname].append(message_dict)