diff --git a/frappe/patches.txt b/frappe/patches.txt
index 86d33380de..fbf893d40b 100644
--- a/frappe/patches.txt
+++ b/frappe/patches.txt
@@ -244,5 +244,5 @@ frappe.desk.doctype.workspace.patches.update_app
 frappe.patches.v16_0.move_role_desk_settings_to_user
 frappe.printing.doctype.print_format.patches.sets_wkhtmltopdf_as_default_for_pdf_generator_field
 frappe.patches.v14_0.fix_user_settings_collation
-execute:frappe.core.doctype.system_settings.system_settings.sync_system_settings 
+execute:frappe.call("frappe.core.doctype.system_settings.system_settings.sync_system_settings")
 frappe.patches.v16_0.social_eps_deprecation_warning