diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_reconciliation/test_stock_reconciliation.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_reconciliation/test_stock_reconciliation.py
index 428370cc758..86af0a0cf3b 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_reconciliation/test_stock_reconciliation.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_reconciliation/test_stock_reconciliation.py
@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ from erpnext.tests.utils import ERPNextTestCase, change_settings
 class TestStockReconciliation(ERPNextTestCase):
 	@classmethod
 	def setUpClass(cls):
-		super().setUpClass()
 		create_batch_or_serial_no_items()
+		super().setUpClass()
 		frappe.db.set_value("Stock Settings", None, "allow_negative_stock", 1)
 
 	def tearDown(self):