diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs b/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs
index 51751ef92b..360566db4b 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/Tests/SceneObjectStatusTests.cs
@@ -82,6 +82,8 @@ 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));