diff --git a/src/admin.py b/src/admin.py
index c6b62f0f..e841933d 100644
--- a/src/admin.py
+++ b/src/admin.py
@@ -262,9 +262,6 @@ def routine(no_backup=False):
         logger.warning("Schedule lock acquired by another process. No need to run it in this process.")
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"An error occurred during the routine: {e}")
-        if lock_acquired:
-            _lock.release()
-        return
     finally:
         if lock_acquired:
             _lock.release()