diff --git a/awx/plugins/library/scan_insights.py b/awx/plugins/library/scan_insights.py
index 2e759a28cb..917b81bc86 100755
--- a/awx/plugins/library/scan_insights.py
+++ b/awx/plugins/library/scan_insights.py
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ def get_system_id(filname):
             pass
         finally:
             f.close()
+            if system_id:
+                system_id = system_id.strip()
             return system_id