diff --git a/awx/main/models/jobs.py b/awx/main/models/jobs.py
index 19a03febee..b9464385ac 100644
--- a/awx/main/models/jobs.py
+++ b/awx/main/models/jobs.py
@@ -681,7 +681,7 @@ class Job(UnifiedJob, JobOptions):
                                           ok=h.ok,
                                           processed=h.processed,
                                           skipped=h.skipped)
-        data.update(dict(inventory=self.inventory.name,
+        data.update(dict(inventory=self.inventory.name if self.inventory else None,
                          project=self.project.name if self.project else None,
                          playbook=self.playbook,
                          credential=self.credential.name,