diff --git a/label_studio/projects/migrations/0028_auto_20241107_1031.py b/label_studio/projects/migrations/0028_auto_20241107_1031.py
index 4385d57685af..44bcbce8d1e9 100644
--- a/label_studio/projects/migrations/0028_auto_20241107_1031.py
+++ b/label_studio/projects/migrations/0028_auto_20241107_1031.py
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ def forward_migration(migration_name):
             logger.info(f'Deleted {total_deleted} duplicate ProjectMember entries for project ID {project_id}.')
 
     except Exception as e:
-        migration.status = AsyncMigrationStatus.STATUS_FAILED
+        migration.status = AsyncMigrationStatus.STATUS_ERROR
         migration.save()
         logger.error(f'Async migration {migration_name} failed: {e}')
         raise