diff --git a/core/models/caves.py b/core/models/caves.py
index 5ae4170..b1d9200 100644
--- a/core/models/caves.py
+++ b/core/models/caves.py
@@ -729,10 +729,11 @@ def GetCaveLookup():
  
     return Gcavelookup
 
+@transaction.atomic
 def update_dataissue(parsercode, message):
     try:
         DataIssue.objects.update_or_create(parser=parsercode, message=message)
-    except DataIssue.DataError:
+    except DataError:
         # bollocks, swallow this.
         pass
     except: