diff --git a/cylc/flow/scheduler.py b/cylc/flow/scheduler.py
index 7dc0d67647d..f73e197ab1b 100644
--- a/cylc/flow/scheduler.py
+++ b/cylc/flow/scheduler.py
@@ -1859,7 +1859,6 @@ async def update_data_structure(self, reloaded: bool = False):
             sleep(0)
         # Database update
         self.workflow_db_mgr.put_task_pool(self.pool)
-        self.update_data_store()
 
     def check_workflow_timers(self):
         """Check timers, and abort or run event handlers as configured."""