diff --git a/roles/docker_s3_backup/tasks/main.yml b/roles/docker_s3_backup/tasks/main.yml
index ffbf16e..ef82c2f 100644
--- a/roles/docker_s3_backup/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/roles/docker_s3_backup/tasks/main.yml
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@
 
 # try and find latest volume based on the name.
 - name: Fetch Volumes From S3.
+  when: docker_backup_retain_count is defined
   amazon.aws.aws_s3:
     bucket: "{{ docker_backup_aws_s3_bucket }}"
     mode: list