diff --git a/rma/__manifest__.py b/rma/__manifest__.py
index 2d195ec5..1805ac98 100644
--- a/rma/__manifest__.py
+++ b/rma/__manifest__.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 {
     "name": "Return Merchandise Authorization Management",
     "summary": "Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)",
-    "version": "14.0.3.0.0",
+    "version": "14.0.3.1.0",
     "development_status": "Production/Stable",
     "category": "RMA",
     "website": "https://github.com/OCA/rma",
diff --git a/rma/models/rma.py b/rma/models/rma.py
index 29d59104..bc82a99f 100644
--- a/rma/models/rma.py
+++ b/rma/models/rma.py
@@ -623,6 +623,10 @@ class Rma(models.Model):
             "context": ctx,
         }
 
+    def _add_message_subscribe_partner(self):
+        if self.partner_id and self.partner_id not in self.message_partner_ids:
+            self.message_subscribe([self.partner_id.id])
+
     def action_confirm(self):
         """Invoked when 'Confirm' button in rma form view is clicked."""
         self.ensure_one()
@@ -633,8 +637,7 @@ class Rma(models.Model):
             else:
                 reception_move = self._create_receptions_from_product()
             self.write({"reception_move_id": reception_move.id, "state": "confirmed"})
-            if self.partner_id not in self.message_partner_ids:
-                self.message_subscribe([self.partner_id.id])
+            self._add_message_subscribe_partner()
             self._send_confirmation_email()
 
     def action_refund(self):