diff --git a/tests/test_dataclasses.py b/tests/test_dataclasses.py
index be473baf28..004b2e61d8 100644
--- a/tests/test_dataclasses.py
+++ b/tests/test_dataclasses.py
@@ -1946,7 +1946,7 @@ def test_ase_molecule(self):  # pylint: disable=no-self-use
         assert retdict['value'] == 0
         assert retdict['dim'] == 0
 
-        with pytest.raises(AssertionError):
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError):
             # A periodic cell requires a nonzero volume in periodic directions
             s.set_pbc(True)
             s.store()