diff --git a/src/move.c b/src/move.c
index 2fc2260..f3d7825 100644
--- a/src/move.c
+++ b/src/move.c
@@ -2471,7 +2471,8 @@
     foldAdjustCursor();
 #endif
     cursor_correct();
-    beginline(BL_SOL | BL_FIX);
+    if (retval == OK)
+	beginline(BL_SOL | BL_FIX);
     curwin->w_valid &= ~(VALID_WCOL|VALID_WROW|VALID_VIRTCOL);
 
     /*