diff --git a/common/deploy-steps.j2 b/common/deploy-steps.j2
index 6200a16425..91155200fb 100644
--- a/common/deploy-steps.j2
+++ b/common/deploy-steps.j2
@@ -563,7 +563,7 @@ outputs:
                         bridge_name: "{{ neutron_physical_bridge_name }}"
                         interface_name: "{{ neutron_public_interface_name }}"
                       register: NetworkConfig_result
-                      failed_when: false
+                      failed_when: NetworkConfig_result.rc is not defined
 
                     - name: Write rc of NetworkConfig script
                       copy: