diff --git a/avalon/maya/workio.py b/avalon/maya/workio.py
index 9096308cc..708756372 100644
--- a/avalon/maya/workio.py
+++ b/avalon/maya/workio.py
@@ -45,7 +45,11 @@ def open_file(filepath):
 
         # Load reference that is loaded in the scene file
         for ref_node in ref_nodes_to_load:
-            cmds.file(loadReferenceDepth="asPrefs", loadReference=ref_node)
+            try:
+                cmds.file(loadReferenceDepth="asPrefs", loadReference=ref_node)
+            except Exception as e:
+                print("avalon.workio: Reference file failed: %s." % ref_node)
+                print(e)
 
     except Exception as e:
         try:
diff --git a/avalon/tools/sceneinventory/app.py b/avalon/tools/sceneinventory/app.py
index f9b796b63..e11cc1280 100644
--- a/avalon/tools/sceneinventory/app.py
+++ b/avalon/tools/sceneinventory/app.py
@@ -805,7 +805,7 @@ def _on_accept(self):
             self.log.error("Nothing selected")
             return
 
-        for item in self._items:
+        for item in sorted(self._items):
             try:
                 switch_item(item,
                             asset_name=asset,