diff --git a/src/industry_cmd.cpp b/src/industry_cmd.cpp
--- a/src/industry_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/industry_cmd.cpp
@@ -2064,7 +2064,7 @@ CommandCost CmdBuildIndustry(DoCommandFl
 				}
 				cur_company.Restore();
 			}
-			if (ret.Failed()) {
+			if (ret.Failed() && IsLocalCompany()) {
 				if (prospect_success) {
 					ShowErrorMessage(STR_ERROR_CAN_T_PROSPECT_INDUSTRY, STR_ERROR_NO_SUITABLE_PLACES_FOR_PROSPECTING, WL_INFO);
 				} else {