diff --git a/apps/em/serializers.py b/apps/em/serializers.py
index dd6c88ec..11a4bb15 100644
--- a/apps/em/serializers.py
+++ b/apps/em/serializers.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ class EcateSerializer(CustomModelSerializer):
         model = Ecate
         fields = "__all__"
         read_only_fields = EXCLUDE_FIELDS_BASE
+        extra_kwargs = {"code": {"required": True}}
 
 
 class EquipmentSerializer(CustomModelSerializer):