diff --git a/core/src/main/java/hudson/model/AbstractProject.java b/core/src/main/java/hudson/model/AbstractProject.java
index 099d0d190ded..cceff9c42b19 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/hudson/model/AbstractProject.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/hudson/model/AbstractProject.java
@@ -351,7 +351,10 @@ public EnvVars getEnvironment(@CheckForNull Node node, @NonNull TaskListener lis
     @Override
     protected void performDelete() throws IOException, InterruptedException {
         // prevent a new build while a delete operation is in progress
-        makeDisabled(true);
+        if (supportsMakeDisabled()) {
+            setDisabled(true);
+            Jenkins.get().getQueue().cancel(this);
+        }
         FilePath ws = getWorkspace();
         if (ws != null) {
             Node on = getLastBuiltOn();