diff --git a/src/sage/libs/singular/singular.pyx b/src/sage/libs/singular/singular.pyx
index 79aa1e15aac..0b0ef5c21b3 100644
--- a/src/sage/libs/singular/singular.pyx
+++ b/src/sage/libs/singular/singular.pyx
@@ -1545,7 +1545,6 @@ cdef inline number *sa2si_ZZmod(IntegerMod_abstract d, ring *_ring) noexcept:
         sage: P(3)
         3
     """
-    nr2mModul = d.parent().characteristic()
     if _ring != currRing: rChangeCurrRing(_ring)
 
     cdef number *nn