diff --git a/module_build_service/scheduler/local.py b/module_build_service/scheduler/local.py
index 8fe03f1e..82916f92 100644
--- a/module_build_service/scheduler/local.py
+++ b/module_build_service/scheduler/local.py
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ def raise_for_failed_build(module_build_ids):
     for build in builds:
         if build.state == models.BUILD_STATES["failed"]:
             with set_current_module_build_id(build.id):
-                modules_failed_handler("fake_msg_id", build.id, "failed")
+                modules_failed_handler("fake_msg_id", build.id, models.BUILD_STATES["failed"])
             has_failed_build = True
     if has_failed_build:
         raise BuildFailed("Local module build failed.")