diff --git a/gerbview/events_called_functions.cpp b/gerbview/events_called_functions.cpp
index 99d51325b5..0be79b495e 100644
--- a/gerbview/events_called_functions.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/events_called_functions.cpp
@@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ void GERBVIEW_FRAME::OnUpdateSwitchCanvas( wxUpdateUIEvent& aEvent )
     for( auto ii: menuList )
     {
         wxMenuItem* item = menuBar->FindItem( ii.menuId );
-        if( ii.galType == canvasType )
+        if( item && ii.galType == canvasType )
         {
             item->Check( true );
         }