diff --git a/code/game/machinery/medical_kiosk.dm b/code/game/machinery/medical_kiosk.dm
index b576e435cb..b08d1c3ad5 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/medical_kiosk.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/medical_kiosk.dm
@@ -334,6 +334,8 @@
 		return "<br>" + span_warning("Unable to perform full scan. Please see a medical professional.")
 	if(!user.mind)
 		return "<br>" + span_warning("Unable to perform full scan. Please see a medical professional.")
+	if(istype(get_area(src), /area/vr))
+		return "<br>" + span_danger("Incompatible database configuration error: A Transcore Mind and Body Resource Management server could not be detected.")
 
 	var/nif = user.nif
 	if(nif)