diff --git a/applications/utilities/mesh/manipulation/createEngineZones/createEngineZones.C b/applications/utilities/mesh/manipulation/createEngineZones/createEngineZones.C
index b433edca02..a633216fd5 100644
--- a/applications/utilities/mesh/manipulation/createEngineZones/createEngineZones.C
+++ b/applications/utilities/mesh/manipulation/createEngineZones/createEngineZones.C
@@ -210,6 +210,8 @@ void calcPistonBowlPoints(const fvMeshMovers::multiValveEngine& mve)
 
 int main(int argc, char *argv[])
 {
+    argList::noParallel();
+
     #include "addRegionOption.H"
 
     argList::addBoolOption