diff --git a/lms/migrations/versions/f521d69a47d2_migration_for_auto_grading_settings.py b/lms/migrations/versions/f521d69a47d2_migration_for_auto_grading_settings.py
index 5c5589a7e0..f0847b7069 100644
--- a/lms/migrations/versions/f521d69a47d2_migration_for_auto_grading_settings.py
+++ b/lms/migrations/versions/f521d69a47d2_migration_for_auto_grading_settings.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ def upgrade() -> None:
             ),
             nullable=False,
         ),
-        sa.Column("required_annotations", sa.Integer(), nullable=False),
+        sa.Column("required_annotations", sa.Integer(), nullable=True),
         sa.Column("required_replies", sa.Integer(), nullable=True),
         sa.PrimaryKeyConstraint("id", name=op.f("pk__assignment_auto_grading_config")),
     )