diff --git a/htdocs/comm/propal/contact.php b/htdocs/comm/propal/contact.php
index 224e0a63b54..26bb7c5818e 100644
--- a/htdocs/comm/propal/contact.php
+++ b/htdocs/comm/propal/contact.php
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ if (!$error) {
 }
 
 // Security check
+$socid = '';
 if (!empty($user->socid)) {
 	$socid = $user->socid;
 }