diff --git a/frappe/utils/nestedset.py b/frappe/utils/nestedset.py
index a7a7b4cb37..531699db0c 100644
--- a/frappe/utils/nestedset.py
+++ b/frappe/utils/nestedset.py
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ def rebuild_tree(doctype, parent_field):
 	"""
 
 	# Check for perm if called from client-side
-	if frappe.request:
+	if frappe.request and frappe.local.form_dict.cmd == 'rebuild_tree':
 		frappe.only_for('System Manager')
 
 	# get all roots