diff --git a/packages/sage-system/lib/dropdown.js b/packages/sage-system/lib/dropdown.js
index f1a35d6171..c0134fbbf4 100644
--- a/packages/sage-system/lib/dropdown.js
+++ b/packages/sage-system/lib/dropdown.js
@@ -190,8 +190,12 @@ Sage.dropdown = (function () {
   }
 
   function positionElement(el) {
+    // Guard clause to check if wrapperRef.current is null
+    if (!wrapperRef.current) return;
+
     let directionX = null;
     let directionY = null;
+    const el = wrapperRef.current;
   
     // Elements
     const button = el;