diff --git a/test/unit/issue_custom_field_test.rb b/test/unit/issue_custom_field_test.rb
index f6e6d4863..321dceb43 100644
--- a/test/unit/issue_custom_field_test.rb
+++ b/test/unit/issue_custom_field_test.rb
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ class IssueCustomFieldTest < ActiveSupport::TestCase
 
   def setup
     User.current = nil
-    @category = IssueCategory.find(1)
   end
 
   def test_custom_field_with_visible_set_to_false_should_validate_roles