diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/manager.cpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/manager.cpp
index afd7eb0..1372bf6 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/manager.cpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/manager.cpp
@@ -130,8 +130,14 @@
     auto pel = std::make_unique<openpower::pels::PEL>(pelData, obmcLogID);
     if (pel->valid())
     {
-        // PELs created by others still need these fields set by us.
-        pel->assignID();
+        // Assign Id other than to Hostbot PEL
+        if ((pel->privateHeader()).creatorID() !=
+            static_cast<uint8_t>(CreatorID::hostboot))
+        {
+            pel->assignID();
+        }
+
+        // PELs created by others still need this field set by us.
         pel->setCommitTime();
 
         // Update System Info to Extended User Data