diff --git a/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py b/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py
index 86c2499c..2465eb80 100644
--- a/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py
+++ b/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py
@@ -1090,17 +1090,18 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
         if position == 0 and fsamx_pos > -160:
 
             print("Use GUI interface.")
-            if self.ftransfer_confirm_dialog("May the flomni stage be moved out for the sample change? Feedback will be disabled and alignment will be lost!", "y"):
-
-            # if self.OMNYTools.yesno(
-            #     "May the flomni stage be moved out for the sample change? Feedback will be disabled and alignment will be lost!",
-            #     "y",
-            # ):
+            if self.ftransfer_confirm_dialog(
+                "May the flomni stage be moved out for the sample change? "
+                "Feedback will be disabled and alignment will be lost!",
+                "y",
+            ):
                 print("OK. continue.")
                 self.ftransfer_flomni_stage_out()
             else:
-                print("Stopping.")
-                return
+                raise FlomniError(
+                    "Stage-out declined by user. Aborting sample transfer before any "
+                    "gripper motion."
+                )
 
         self.ensure_gripper_up()
         self.check_tray_in()