diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/budget/test_budget.py b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/budget/test_budget.py
index ca9665d4a9e..32fd27e0858 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/budget/test_budget.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/budget/test_budget.py
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ class TestBudget(ERPNextTestSuite):
 		cls.make_monthly_distribution()
 		cls.make_projects()
 
+	def setUp(self):
+		frappe.db.set_single_value("Accounts Settings", "use_new_budget_controller", True)
+
 	def test_monthly_budget_crossed_ignore(self):
 		set_total_expense_zero(nowdate(), "cost_center")