diff --git a/tools/dusk/map.py b/tools/dusk/map.py
index 23a3357..14c20c8 100644
--- a/tools/dusk/map.py
+++ b/tools/dusk/map.py
@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ class Map:
       traceback.print_exc()
 
   def updateEditorConfig(self):
+    if self.parent is None:
+      return
     try:
       mapFileName = self.getMapFilename()
       config = {