diff --git a/tests/DCPS/CMakeLists.txt b/tests/DCPS/CMakeLists.txt
index 1569486f171..c27e23d579d 100644
--- a/tests/DCPS/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/tests/DCPS/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -6,4 +6,6 @@ find_package(OpenDDS REQUIRED)
 
 add_subdirectory(Compiler)
 add_subdirectory(HelloWorld)
-add_subdirectory(Messenger)
+if(OPENDDS_OWNERSHIP_PROFILE)
+  add_subdirectory(Messenger)
+endif()