diff --git a/eeschema/files-io.cpp b/eeschema/files-io.cpp
index cbb9d9a388..2c37dd15f6 100644
--- a/eeschema/files-io.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/files-io.cpp
@@ -777,6 +777,8 @@ void SCH_EDIT_FRAME::OnImportProject( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
     if( pluginType == SCH_IO_MGR::SCH_FILE_T::SCH_FILE_UNKNOWN )
     {
         wxLogError( _( "No loader can read the specified file: '%s'." ), fn.GetFullPath() );
+        CreateScreens();
+        SetScreen( Schematic().RootScreen() );
         return;
     }