diff --git a/engine/src/ogre/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MeshLoader.java b/engine/src/ogre/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MeshLoader.java
index ac233c78d..f765165f4 100644
--- a/engine/src/ogre/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MeshLoader.java
+++ b/engine/src/ogre/com/jme3/scene/plugins/ogre/MeshLoader.java
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ public class MeshLoader extends DefaultHandler implements AssetLoader {
         if (mat == null) {
             logger.log(Level.WARNING, "Cannot locate {0} for model {1}", new Object[]{matName, key});
             mat = PlaceholderAssets.getPlaceholderMaterial(assetManager);          
-            mat.setKey(new MaterialKey(matName));
+            //mat.setKey(new MaterialKey(matName));
         }
 
         if (mat.isTransparent()) {