diff --git a/dojo/settings/settings.dist.py b/dojo/settings/settings.dist.py
index 0c62f004bc6..4828cd1e578 100644
--- a/dojo/settings/settings.dist.py
+++ b/dojo/settings/settings.dist.py
@@ -1744,6 +1744,9 @@ def saml2_attrib_map_format(dict):
 warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message="polymorphic.base.ManagerInheritanceWarning.*")
 warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message="PolymorphicModelBase._default_manager.*")
 
+# TODO - remove this, it is only for testing that following error is the only stopper for upgrade to py3.12
+warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message="pkg_resources is deprecated as an API")
+
 # This setting is here to override default renderer of forms (use div-based, instred of table-based).
 # It has effect only on templates that use "{{ form }}" in the body. Only "Delete forms" now.
 # The setting is here to avoid RemovedInDjango50Warning. It is here only for transition period.