diff --git a/netmap/types.go b/netmap/types.go
index 1fcdc6e..7821385 100644
--- a/netmap/types.go
+++ b/netmap/types.go
@@ -335,6 +335,10 @@ func (p *PlacementPolicy) SetContainerBackupFactor(backupFactor uint32) {
 }
 
 func (p *PlacementPolicy) GetReplicas() []Replica {
+	if p == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
 	return p.replicas
 }