diff --git a/C4/SIP/ILS/Patron.pm b/C4/SIP/ILS/Patron.pm
index 52832a5288..5b835cad62 100644
--- a/C4/SIP/ILS/Patron.pm
+++ b/C4/SIP/ILS/Patron.pm
@@ -347,6 +347,7 @@ sub excessive_fines {
 }
 
 sub holds_blocked_by_excessive_fees {
+    my $self = shift;
     return ( $self->fee_amount
           && $self->fee_amount > C4::Context->preference("maxoutstanding") );
 }