diff --git a/samtranslator/model/connector/connector.py b/samtranslator/model/connector/connector.py
index 26d6b378ae..e9e5ddb5dc 100644
--- a/samtranslator/model/connector/connector.py
+++ b/samtranslator/model/connector/connector.py
@@ -112,11 +112,10 @@ def get_resource_reference(
     # Must provide Id (with optional Qualifier) or a supported combination of other properties
     # If Id is not provided, all values must come from overrides.
     if not logical_id:
-        resource_type = get_underlying_cfn_resource_type(obj.get("Type"))
-
         if not _is_nonblank_str(resource_type):
             raise ConnectorResourceError("'Type' is missing or not a string.")
-        resource_type = str(resource_type)
+        resource_type = get_underlying_cfn_resource_type(str(resource_type))
+
 
         return ConnectorResourceReference(
             logical_id=None,