diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/goggle.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/goggle.py
index c0785b7990..e8a54ab295 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/goggle.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/goggle.py
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ def main (server, eventHandler):
 
     try:
         cmdline, error = server.runCommand(["getCmdLineAction"])
-        if err:
+        if error:
             print("Error getting bitbake commandline: %s" % error)
             return 1
         elif not cmdline: