diff --git a/hr_employee_service_contract/migrations/12.0.1.0.0/pre-migration.py b/hr_employee_service_contract/migrations/12.0.1.0.0/pre-migration.py
index 2f8491f913b..8a7dfd66920 100644
--- a/hr_employee_service_contract/migrations/12.0.1.0.0/pre-migration.py
+++ b/hr_employee_service_contract/migrations/12.0.1.0.0/pre-migration.py
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ def migrate(env, version):
         openupgrade.logged_query(
             cr, """
             UPDATE hr_employee
-            SET service_hire_date = initial_employment_date;
+            SET service_hire_date = initial_employment_date
             WHERE initial_employment_date IS NOT NULL;
             """
         )