diff --git a/addons/point_of_sale/models/stock_picking.py b/addons/point_of_sale/models/stock_picking.py
index 281aa3312d9..b5d68f85820 100644
--- a/addons/point_of_sale/models/stock_picking.py
+++ b/addons/point_of_sale/models/stock_picking.py
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ class StockPickingType(models.Model):
     @api.constrains('active')
     def _check_active(self):
         for picking_type in self:
-            pos_config = self.env['pos.config'].search([('picking_type_id', '=', picking_type.id)], limit=1)
+            pos_config = self.env['pos.config'].sudo().search([('picking_type_id', '=', picking_type.id)], limit=1)
             if pos_config:
                 raise ValidationError(_("You cannot archive '%s' as it is used by a POS configuration '%s'.", picking_type.name, pos_config.name))