diff --git a/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py b/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py
index f140a4d8250..632188fadc9 100644
--- a/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py
+++ b/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py
@@ -613,7 +613,7 @@ class Module(models.Model):
     def button_uninstall(self):
         if 'base' in self.mapped('name'):
             raise UserError(_("The `base` module cannot be uninstalled"))
-        if not all(state == 'installed' for state in self.mapped('state')):
+        if not all(state in ('installed', 'to upgrade') for state in self.mapped('state')):
             raise UserError(_(
                 "One or more of the selected modules have already been uninstalled, if you "
                 "believe this to be an error, you may try again later or contact support."