diff --git a/sdk/avalon_sdk/work_order_receipt/work_order_receipt.py b/sdk/avalon_sdk/work_order_receipt/work_order_receipt.py
index 1d975836f..4de885e2b 100644
--- a/sdk/avalon_sdk/work_order_receipt/work_order_receipt.py
+++ b/sdk/avalon_sdk/work_order_receipt/work_order_receipt.py
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ def update_receipt(self, work_order_id, update_type,
         Returns:
         JSON RPC work order update receipt request of type dictionary
         """
-        data = update_data
+        data = json.dumps(update_data)
         if update_type in [ReceiptCreateStatus.PROCESSED.value,
                            ReceiptCreateStatus.COMPLETED.value]:
             # Work Order Receipt status is set to be completed or processed,