Fix update memory bug

[parshvadaftari]

Description

Fixing bug when using the m.update() method.

Fixes #1917

Type of change

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• [x] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• [x] Refactor (does not change functionality, e.g. code style improvements, linting)
• [x] Documentation update

How Has This Been Tested?

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• [x] Unit Test
• [x] Test Script

Checklist:

• [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code
• [x] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• [x] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• [x] My changes generate no new warnings
• [x] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• [x] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
• [x] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules
• [x] I have checked my code and corrected any misspellings

Maintainer Checklist

• [x] closes #1917
• [x] Made sure Checks passed