diff --git a/rules/S7179/java/metadata.json b/rules/S7179/java/metadata.json
index 8b8a830151c..c7161528993 100644
--- a/rules/S7179/java/metadata.json
+++ b/rules/S7179/java/metadata.json
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
   "defaultSeverity": "Major",
   "ruleSpecification": "RSPEC-7179",
   "sqKey": "S7179",
-  "scope": "Tests",
+  "scope": "Main",
   "defaultQualityProfiles": ["Sonar way"],
   "quickfix": "unknown",
   "code": {