diff --git a/inventory/signals.py b/inventory/signals.py
index 76a98af7..24a28a6a 100644
--- a/inventory/signals.py
+++ b/inventory/signals.py
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ def create_item_service(sender, instance, created, **kwargs):
     if created:
         entity = instance.dealer.entity
         uom = entity.get_uom_all().get(unit_abbr=instance.uom)
-        cogs = entity.get_all_accounts().get(role=roles.COGS)
+        cogs = entity.get_all_accounts().filter(role=roles.COGS,active=True,role_default=True).first()
 
         service_model = ItemModel.objects.create(
             name=instance.name,