diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/extended_user_data.hpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/extended_user_data.hpp
index b0c0e88..421a6f8 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/extended_user_data.hpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/extended_user_data.hpp
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
      *
      * @return uint8_t - The creator ID
      */
-    const uint8_t creatorID() const
+    uint8_t creatorID() const
     {
         return _creatorID;
     }