diff --git a/modules/kernel/src/org/apache/axis2/client/Options.java b/modules/kernel/src/org/apache/axis2/client/Options.java
index 8aed71a65c..31c707cf3e 100644
--- a/modules/kernel/src/org/apache/axis2/client/Options.java
+++ b/modules/kernel/src/org/apache/axis2/client/Options.java
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ public TransportOutDescription getTransportOut() {
      * @return version
      */
     public String getSoapVersionURI() {
-        if (soapVersionURI == null && parent != null) {
+        if (soapVersionURI == null && parent != null && this != parent) {
             return parent.getSoapVersionURI();
         }