diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py
index 1d38032e61..4e8b34d0bb 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/runqueue.py
@@ -1028,6 +1028,7 @@ class RunQueueExecute:
             self.task_fail(task, result[1]>>8)
         else:
             self.task_complete(task)
+        return True
 
     def finish_now(self):
         if self.stats.active: