diff --git a/InvenTree/stock/tests.py b/InvenTree/stock/tests.py
index 135cb48f8b..44b901e7b6 100644
--- a/InvenTree/stock/tests.py
+++ b/InvenTree/stock/tests.py
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ class StockTest(TestCase):
 
         # Add some stock items which are "building"
         for i in range(10):
-            item = StockItem.objects.create(part=part, quantity=10, is_building=True)
+            StockItem.objects.create(part=part, quantity=10, is_building=True)
 
         # The "is_building" quantity should not be counted here
         self.assertEqual(part.total_stock, n + 5)