diff --git a/frappe/desk/reportview.py b/frappe/desk/reportview.py
index e6a4a45e0c..b193635551 100644
--- a/frappe/desk/reportview.py
+++ b/frappe/desk/reportview.py
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ def get_stats(stats, doctype, filters=[]):
 
 	try:
 		columns = frappe.db.get_table_columns(doctype)
-	except (frappe.db.InternalError, Exception):
+	except (frappe.db.InternalError, frappe.db.ProgrammingError):
 		# raised when _user_tags column is added on the fly
 		# raised if its a virtual doctype
 		columns = []