diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs b/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs
index 1c1b040b2b..18ebd33fe0 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs
@@ -76,6 +76,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes.Tests
         {
             TestHelpers.InMethod();
 
+            m_scene.AddSceneObject(m_so1);
+
             SceneObjectPart rootPart = m_so1.RootPart;
             Assert.That(rootPart.Flags, Is.EqualTo(PrimFlags.None));