diff --git a/frappe/public/js/workflow_builder/components/Properties.vue b/frappe/public/js/workflow_builder/components/Properties.vue
index f6a9df1285..cc2558d2c2 100644
--- a/frappe/public/js/workflow_builder/components/Properties.vue
+++ b/frappe/public/js/workflow_builder/components/Properties.vue
@@ -9,8 +9,9 @@ let title = ref("Workflow Details");
 watch(
 	() => store.workflow_doc?.document_type,
 	async (newDocType, oldDocType) => {
-		if (newDocType && oldDocType && newDocType !== oldDocType) {
-			await store.update_is_submittable();
+		if (!newDocType) return;
+		await store.update_is_submittable();
+		if (newDocType !== oldDocType) {
 			store.reset_non_submittable_states();
 		}
 	}