diff --git a/frappe/custom/doctype/customize_form/customize_form.js b/frappe/custom/doctype/customize_form/customize_form.js
index ad18048554..c3cc4df5b4 100644
--- a/frappe/custom/doctype/customize_form/customize_form.js
+++ b/frappe/custom/doctype/customize_form/customize_form.js
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ frappe.ui.form.on("Customize Form", {
 			return frm.call({
 				method: "fetch_to_customize",
 				doc: frm.doc,
+				freeze: true,
 				callback: function(r) {
 					frm.refresh();
 					frm.trigger("setup_sortable");