diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/quality_inspection/test_quality_inspection.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/quality_inspection/test_quality_inspection.py
index f59d7c3216b..b0b67d8c8ea 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/quality_inspection/test_quality_inspection.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/quality_inspection/test_quality_inspection.py
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ def create_quality_inspection(**args):
 
 	if not args.readings:
 		create_quality_inspection_parameter("Size")
-		readings = {"specification": "Size", "min_value": 0, "max_value": 10}
+		readings = {"specification": "Size", "min_value": 0, "max_value": 10, "reading_1": "5"}
 		if args.status == "Rejected":
 			readings["reading_1"] = "12"  # status is auto set in child on save
 	else: