diff --git a/anki/find.py b/anki/find.py
index 3c7b53583..0202488b4 100644
--- a/anki/find.py
+++ b/anki/find.py
@@ -88,6 +88,8 @@ and c.nid=n.id %s""" % (q, order)
                 sort = "c.ivl"
             else:
                 raise Exception()
+        else:
+            raise Exception()
         return " order by " + sort
 
     def _findLimits(self):