diff --git a/erpnext/crm/doctype/appointment/test_appointment.py b/erpnext/crm/doctype/appointment/test_appointment.py
index 9b87c792cd..f6385bfba2 100644
--- a/erpnext/crm/doctype/appointment/test_appointment.py
+++ b/erpnext/crm/doctype/appointment/test_appointment.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import unittest
 import datetime
 
 def create_test_lead():
-    if frappe.db.exists({'doctype:''Lead','lead_name':'Test Lead'}):
+    if frappe.db.exists({'doctype':'Lead','lead_name':'Test Lead'}):
         return
     test_lead = frappe.get_doc({
         'doctype':'Lead',