diff --git a/packages/embark-ui/src/containers/EditorContainer.js b/packages/embark-ui/src/containers/EditorContainer.js
index 30a946d1f..603eb61b7 100644
--- a/packages/embark-ui/src/containers/EditorContainer.js
+++ b/packages/embark-ui/src/containers/EditorContainer.js
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class EditorContainer extends React.Component {
 
     if(this.props.contracts.length && this.props.transaction) {
       const debuggingContract = this.props.contracts.find(contract => contract.address === this.props.transaction.to)
-      if (this.state.debuggingContract !== debuggingContract) {
+      if (debuggingContract && this.state.debuggingContract !== debuggingContract) {
         const editorWidth = this.getNewEditorWidth(OPERATIONS.LESS)
         this.setState({currentAsideTab: TextEditorToolbarTabs.Debugger, editorWidth, debuggingContract})
         this.props.fetchFile({path: debuggingContract.path});