diff --git a/classes/local/backup/restore_lifecycle_workflow.php b/classes/local/backup/restore_lifecycle_workflow.php
index bbd79857..5e9b1fe9 100644
--- a/classes/local/backup/restore_lifecycle_workflow.php
+++ b/classes/local/backup/restore_lifecycle_workflow.php
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ public function __construct($xmldata) {
      * @throws \coding_exception
      * @throws \moodle_exception
      */
-    public function execute(bool $force) {
+    public function execute(bool $force = false) {
         $this->reader->read();
 
         $this->load_workflow();