diff --git a/samples/boards/arc_secure_services/sample.yaml b/samples/boards/arc_secure_services/sample.yaml
index 02121d7b9a9..3bcaaafcd8c 100644
--- a/samples/boards/arc_secure_services/sample.yaml
+++ b/samples/boards/arc_secure_services/sample.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ sample:
   name: Designware ARC Secure monitor
 tests:
   sample.board.arc_secure_services:
+    # Requires multiple kernels in an AMP config. See README.rst
+    build_only: true
     platform_whitelist: nsim_sem em_starterkit_em7d_secure
     tags: secure
     harness: console