diff --git a/test/functional/example_elements_code_tutorial.py b/test/functional/example_elements_code_tutorial.py
index feb645f1f1..138750ec53 100755
--- a/test/functional/example_elements_code_tutorial.py
+++ b/test/functional/example_elements_code_tutorial.py
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ class WalletTest(BitcoinTestFramework):
 
     def skip_test_if_missing_module(self):
         self.skip_if_no_wallet()
+        self.skip_if_no_bdb()
 
     def run_test(self):
         self.generate(self.nodes[0], COINBASE_MATURITY + 1)