diff --git a/netbox/dcim/models/device_components.py b/netbox/dcim/models/device_components.py
index b425d8dbd..dc1ae6e35 100644
--- a/netbox/dcim/models/device_components.py
+++ b/netbox/dcim/models/device_components.py
@@ -1165,8 +1165,8 @@ class InventoryItem(MPTTModel, ComponentModel):
             # Prevent moving InventoryItems with children
             first_child = self.get_children().first()
             if first_child and first_child.device != self.device:
-                raise ValidationError("Cannot move an InventoryItem with dependent children")
+                raise ValidationError("Cannot move an inventory item with dependent children")
 
             # When moving an InventoryItem to another device, remove any associated component
             if self.component and self.component.device != self.device:
-                self.component = None
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+                self.component = None