diff --git a/test/core/util/port_server_client.c b/test/core/util/port_server_client.c
index 4baf63d..118708d 100644
--- a/test/core/util/port_server_client.c
+++ b/test/core/util/port_server_client.c
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@
     failed = 1;
     const char *msg = grpc_error_string(error);
     gpr_log(GPR_DEBUG, "failed port pick from server: retrying [%s]", msg);
-    grpc_error_free_string(msg);
+
   } else if (response->status != 200) {
     failed = 1;
     gpr_log(GPR_DEBUG, "failed port pick from server: status=%d",