diff --git a/areas/users/user_service.py b/areas/users/user_service.py
index a972d86..eb185c7 100644
--- a/areas/users/user_service.py
+++ b/areas/users/user_service.py
@@ -48,8 +48,9 @@ class UserService:
         KratosApi.put("/identities/{}".format(id), kratos_data)
 
         app_role = AppRole.query.filter_by(user_id=id).first()
-        app_role.role_id = data["role_id"] if "role_id" in data else None
-        db.session.commit()
+        if app_role:
+            app_role.role_id = data["role_id"] if "role_id" in data else None
+            db.session.commit()
 
         return UserService.get_user(id)