diff --git a/features/steps/coverage_easy_gains_steps.py b/features/steps/coverage_easy_gains_steps.py
index 108667491..60f9021e9 100644
--- a/features/steps/coverage_easy_gains_steps.py
+++ b/features/steps/coverage_easy_gains_steps.py
@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@ def step_eg_create_action_plan_no_state(context: Context) -> None:
         action_name="local/demo-action",
         description="Plan for easy-gains coverage",
         phase=PlanPhase.ACTION,
-        processing_state=None,  # triggers line 875-876
     )