diff --git a/dram/src/simulation/Dram.h b/dram/src/simulation/Dram.h
index 7e6fb77f..4ea9f459 100644
--- a/dram/src/simulation/Dram.h
+++ b/dram/src/simulation/Dram.h
@@ -352,6 +352,7 @@ struct Dram: sc_module
             }
             return len;
         }
+        return 0;
     }
 
     void sendToController(tlm_generic_payload& payload, const tlm_phase& phase, const sc_time& delay)