diff --git a/tests/system/shared/build_utils.py b/tests/system/shared/build_utils.py
index 5a34aac4a39..5a2ff968cc7 100644
--- a/tests/system/shared/build_utils.py
+++ b/tests/system/shared/build_utils.py
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@ def iterateBuildConfigs(kitCount, filter = ""):
 def selectBuildConfig(targetCount, currentTarget, configName):
     switchViewTo(ViewConstants.PROJECTS)
     switchToBuildOrRunSettingsFor(targetCount, currentTarget, ProjectSettings.BUILD)
-    if selectFromCombo(":scrollArea.Edit build configuration:_QComboBox", configName):
-        progressBarWait(30000)
+    selectFromCombo(":scrollArea.Edit build configuration:_QComboBox", configName)
+    progressBarWait(30000)
     return getQtInformationForBuildSettings(targetCount, True, ViewConstants.EDIT)
 
 # This will not trigger a rebuild. If needed, caller has to do this.