diff --git a/apps/server/src/services/llm/tools/hierarchy_tools.ts b/apps/server/src/services/llm/tools/hierarchy_tools.ts
index e111cb5687..b668b2380b 100644
--- a/apps/server/src/services/llm/tools/hierarchy_tools.ts
+++ b/apps/server/src/services/llm/tools/hierarchy_tools.ts
@@ -120,6 +120,9 @@ export const hierarchyTools = defineTools({
             if (!targetParent.isContentAvailable()) {
                 return { error: "Cannot move note to a protected parent" };
             }
+            if (!targetParent.isContentAvailable()) {
+                return { error: "Cannot move note to a protected parent" };
+            }
 
             // Use the first (primary) parent branch for the move
             const branches = note.getParentBranches();