diff --git a/erpnext/setup/doctype/employee/employee.py b/erpnext/setup/doctype/employee/employee.py
index 9fdef62e657..b6c23b677aa 100755
--- a/erpnext/setup/doctype/employee/employee.py
+++ b/erpnext/setup/doctype/employee/employee.py
@@ -444,6 +444,9 @@ def get_contact_details(employee: str) -> dict:
 
 	:param employee: Employee docname
 	"""
+	if not employee:
+		frappe.throw(msg=_("Employee is required"), title=_("Missing Parameter"))
+
 	doc: Employee = frappe.get_doc("Employee", employee)
 	doc.check_permission()