diff --git a/lib/psci/psci_common.c b/lib/psci/psci_common.c
index 4da7a90..4bb23af 100644
--- a/lib/psci/psci_common.c
+++ b/lib/psci/psci_common.c
@@ -1206,6 +1206,18 @@
  ******************************************************************************/
 void __dead2 psci_pwrdown_cpu_end_terminal(void)
 {
+#if ERRATA_SME_POWER_DOWN
+	/*
+	 * force SME off to not get power down rejected. Getting here is
+	 * terminal so we don't care if we lose context because of another
+	 * wakeup
+	 */
+	if (is_feat_sme_supported()) {
+		write_svcr(0);
+		isb();
+	}
+#endif /* ERRATA_SME_POWER_DOWN */
+
 	/*
 	 * Execute a wfi which, in most cases, will allow the power controller
 	 * to physically power down this cpu. Under some circumstances that may