diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/test_expense_claim.py b/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/test_expense_claim.py
index 1c5b69b0cc..3f22ca2141 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/test_expense_claim.py
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/test_expense_claim.py
@@ -135,6 +135,7 @@ class TestExpenseClaim(unittest.TestCase):
 		expense_claim.reload()
 		expense_claim.status = "Approved"
 		expense_claim.submit()
+		frappe.set_user("Administrator")
 
 
 def get_payable_account(company):