diff --git a/addons/pad_project/models/project.py b/addons/pad_project/models/project.py
index e3f1907b959..d569106378c 100644
--- a/addons/pad_project/models/project.py
+++ b/addons/pad_project/models/project.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ class ProjectTask(models.Model):
     @api.model
     def create(self, vals):
         # When using quick create, the project_id is in the context, not in the vals
-        project_id = vals.get('project_id', False) or self.default_get(['project_id'])['project_id']
+        project_id = vals.get('project_id', False) or self.default_get(['project_id']).get('project_id', False)
         if not self.env['project.project'].browse(project_id).use_pads:
             self = self.with_context(pad_no_create=True)
         return super(ProjectTask, self).create(vals)