diff --git a/oslo_vmware/objects/datastore.py b/oslo_vmware/objects/datastore.py
index c9277815..ef3bf7fe 100644
--- a/oslo_vmware/objects/datastore.py
+++ b/oslo_vmware/objects/datastore.py
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ def get_recommended_datastore(session, sp_spec):
         "RecommendDatastores",
         session.vim.service_content.storageResourceManager,
         storageSpec=sp_spec)
+    if not hasattr(spr, 'recommendations'):
+        LOG.error("Unable to find suitable datastore")
+        return
     return spr.recommendations[0].key