diff --git a/hrms/payroll/doctype/salary_slip/test_salary_slip.py b/hrms/payroll/doctype/salary_slip/test_salary_slip.py
index babd714440..0305859d18 100644
--- a/hrms/payroll/doctype/salary_slip/test_salary_slip.py
+++ b/hrms/payroll/doctype/salary_slip/test_salary_slip.py
@@ -1663,7 +1663,7 @@ def test_circular_dependency_in_formula(self):
 				"abbr": "DD",
 				"type": "Deduction",
 				"amount_based_on_formula": 1,
-				"formula": "DE / 5",
+				"formula": "DE / 5\nif DE > 0\n else 0",
 			},
 		]
 		make_salary_component(deductions, False, company_list=[])