diff --git a/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py b/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py
index f042dd5aa7b..70f0b1d08ec 100644
--- a/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py
+++ b/odoo/addons/base/models/ir_module.py
@@ -605,6 +605,11 @@ 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')):
+            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."
+            ))
         deps = self.downstream_dependencies()
         (self + deps).write({'state': 'to remove'})
         return dict(ACTION_DICT, name=_('Uninstall'))