diff --git a/test/scripts/ts-topology.test.ts b/test/scripts/ts-topology.test.ts
index 6011590dd84..eb56c297754 100644
--- a/test/scripts/ts-topology.test.ts
+++ b/test/scripts/ts-topology.test.ts
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ function requireRecordByExport(exportName: string) {
   const record = publicSurfaceEnvelope.records.find((entry) =>
     entry.exportNames.includes(exportName),
   );
-  expect(record).toBeDefined();
   if (!record) {
     throw new Error(`Expected topology record for ${exportName}`);
   }