diff --git a/modules/routes/routeJira.py b/modules/routes/routeJira.py
index f812da7e..847010ec 100644
--- a/modules/routes/routeJira.py
+++ b/modules/routes/routeJira.py
@@ -90,9 +90,6 @@ async def sync_jira():
         audit_folder=audit_folder,
     )
 
-    # Create a backup of the current sync file
-    await sync_interface.create_backup()
-
     # Sync from JIRA to CSV in Sharepoint
     await sync_interface.sync_from_jira_to_csv()