diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/tests/test_views.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/tests/test_views.py
index 1429f205dd6..91789711b2f 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/tests/test_views.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/tests/test_views.py
@@ -400,7 +400,7 @@ def test_enabled_configuration(self, payload):
         data = self.get()
         for tab in self.course.tabs:
             if tab.tab_id == 'discussion':
-                assert data['enabled'] and not self.course.is_hidden
+                assert data['enabled'] and not tab.is_hidden
                 break
 
     def test_change_plugin_configuration(self):