diff --git a/mayan/apps/common/management/commands/performupgrade.py b/mayan/apps/common/management/commands/performupgrade.py
index 0060ace44a..69fa4cd4b4 100644
--- a/mayan/apps/common/management/commands/performupgrade.py
+++ b/mayan/apps/common/management/commands/performupgrade.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ class Command(management.BaseCommand):
     help = 'Performs the required steps after a version upgrade.'
 
     def handle(self, *args, **options):
-        management.call_command('migrate', fake=True, interactive=False)
+        management.call_command('migrate', fake_initial=True, interactive=False)
         management.call_command('purgeperiodictasks', interactive=False)
         perform_upgrade.send(sender=self)
         post_upgrade.send(sender=self)