diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py
index 4e11a8ead8..e674cb56f4 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/project/operator.py
@@ -3184,7 +3184,10 @@ class ClearMeasurement(bpy.types.Operator):
     @classmethod
     def poll(cls, context):
         polyline_props = tool.Model.get_polyline_props()
-        return len(polyline_props.measurement_polyline) > 0
+        if len(polyline_props.measurement_polyline) > 0:
+            return True
+        cls.poll_message_set("No measurement to clear.")
+        return False
 
     def execute(self, context):
         polyline_props = tool.Model.get_polyline_props()