diff --git a/frappe/model/db_query.py b/frappe/model/db_query.py
index 3fc3de7e83..80e61b9abc 100644
--- a/frappe/model/db_query.py
+++ b/frappe/model/db_query.py
@@ -253,15 +253,9 @@ class DatabaseQuery:
 
 	def get_masked_fields(self):
 		"""Get masked fields for the doctype"""
-		# TODO: store in session to avoid multiple calls
-		if not self.doctype:
-			return []
 
 		meta = self.get_meta(self.doctype)
 
-		if not meta:
-			return []
-
 		return meta.get_masked_fields()
 
 	def build_and_run(self):