diff --git a/Engine/source/T3D/debris.cpp b/Engine/source/T3D/debris.cpp
index 19b03c6ae..c64ee5bfd 100644
--- a/Engine/source/T3D/debris.cpp
+++ b/Engine/source/T3D/debris.cpp
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ bool DebrisData::preload(bool server, String &errorStr)
             return false;
       }
    }
-   else
+   else if (!mShapeAsset.isNull())
    {
       errorStr = String::ToString("DebrisData::load: Couldn't load shape \"%s\"", _getShapeAssetId());
       return false;