diff --git a/functions/custom_tools/armature_merging.py b/functions/custom_tools/armature_merging.py
index 4d0b5ab..072853d 100644
--- a/functions/custom_tools/armature_merging.py
+++ b/functions/custom_tools/armature_merging.py
@@ -122,8 +122,9 @@ class AvatarToolkit_OT_MergeArmature(bpy.types.Operator):
             return {'FINISHED'}
 
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error merging armatures: {str(e)}\n{traceback.format_exc()}")
-            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error merging armatures: {str(e)}")
+            errormessage: str = traceback.format_exc()
+            logger.error(f"Error merging armatures: {str(e)}\n{errormessage}")
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error merging armatures: {errormessage}")
             
             # Try to restore original mode even on error
             try: