diff --git a/samples/subsys/canbus/canopen/sample.yaml b/samples/subsys/canbus/canopen/sample.yaml
index f306afb66a6..b0715bae974 100644
--- a/samples/subsys/canbus/canopen/sample.yaml
+++ b/samples/subsys/canbus/canopen/sample.yaml
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ tests:
   sample.subsys.canbus.canopen:
     tags: introduction
   sample.subsys.canbus.canopen.program_download:
+    build_only: true
     extra_configs:
       - CONFIG_BOOTLOADER_MCUBOOT=y
   sample.subsys.canbus.canopen.no_storage: