diff --git a/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DatasourceNavigator/modals/DatasourceConfigModal.svelte b/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DatasourceNavigator/modals/DatasourceConfigModal.svelte
index 8f1218f087..0aaa2b201d 100644
--- a/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DatasourceNavigator/modals/DatasourceConfigModal.svelte
+++ b/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DatasourceNavigator/modals/DatasourceConfigModal.svelte
@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@
       $goto(`./datasource/${resp._id}`)
       notifications.success(`Datasource updated successfully.`)
     } catch (err) {
-      notifications.error("Error saving datasource")
+      notifications.error(err?.message ?? "Error saving datasource")
+      // prevent the modal from closing
+      return false
     }
   }