diff --git a/kolibri/plugins/coach/assets/src/views/plan/assignments/AssignmentDetailsModal.vue b/kolibri/plugins/coach/assets/src/views/plan/assignments/AssignmentDetailsModal.vue
index ac311f0324a..a2ce23de118 100644
--- a/kolibri/plugins/coach/assets/src/views/plan/assignments/AssignmentDetailsModal.vue
+++ b/kolibri/plugins/coach/assets/src/views/plan/assignments/AssignmentDetailsModal.vue
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@
       <UiAlert
         v-if="showServerError"
         type="error"
-        :dismissible="false"
+        :dismissible="true"
+        @dismiss="showServerError = false"
       >
         {{ submitErrorMessage }}
       </UiAlert>