diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/test_batch.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/test_batch.py
index cde02151dea..e93f85383ac 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/test_batch.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/test_batch.py
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ class TestBatch(IntegrationTestCase):
 		if not frappe.db.exists("Item", item_name):
 			return make_item(item_name, dict(has_batch_no=1, create_new_batch=1, is_stock_item=1))
 
+		return frappe.get_doc("Item", item_name)
+
 	def test_purchase_receipt(self, batch_qty=100):
 		"""Test automated batch creation from Purchase Receipt"""
 		self.make_batch_item("ITEM-BATCH-1")