scripts-blender/addons/asset_pipeline_2/merge/transfer_data/transfer_functions.py

@@ -783,6 +783,8 @@ def init_parent(scene, obj):
     # Only Execute if Material Slots exist on object
     if obj.parent == None:
         return
+    if obj.parent not in list(asset_pipe.asset_collection.all_objects):
+        raise Exception("Object parent cannot be outside of asset collection")
     matches = check_transfer_data_entry(transfer_data, name, td_type_key)
     # Only add new ownership transfer_data_item if vertex group doesn't have an owner
     if len(matches) == 0: