diff --git a/src/sdx_pce/topology/temanager.py b/src/sdx_pce/topology/temanager.py
index a8997f4b..259fce00 100644
--- a/src/sdx_pce/topology/temanager.py
+++ b/src/sdx_pce/topology/temanager.py
@@ -820,7 +820,7 @@ def _reserve_vlan_breakdown(
                     f"Can't proceed. Rolling back reservations."
                 )
                 self.unreserve_vlan(request_id=request_id)
-                return None
+                raise TEError(f"Can't find a vlan assignment for: {connection_request}", 410)
 
             ingress_port_id = ingress_port["id"]
             egress_port_id = egress_port["id"]