diff --git a/conanfile.py b/conanfile.py
index 6004c142..4f539fdf 100644
--- a/conanfile.py
+++ b/conanfile.py
@@ -150,8 +150,6 @@ class MPUnitsConan(ConanFile):
         tc.variables["UNITS_USE_LIBFMT"] = self._use_libfmt
         tc.generate()
         deps = CMakeDeps(self)
-        if self._build_all and not self._skip_docs:
-            deps.build_context_activated = ["doxygen"]
         deps.generate()
 
     def build(self):