diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index 8038b44..517a82e 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ pipeline {
         stage('Check for Changes') {
             steps {
                 script {
+                    def message = ""
                     CodeChanges = currentBuild.changeSets != []
                     if (CodeChanges) {
                         def changeLogSets = currentBuild.changeSets