diff --git a/python/ngen_conf/tests/test_forcing.py b/python/ngen_conf/tests/test_forcing.py
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+++ b/python/ngen_conf/tests/test_forcing.py
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+from ngen.config.configurations import Forcing
+
+
+def test_initialize_forcing_with_non_existant_path():
+    o = Forcing(path="some-fake-path.csv", provider=Forcing.Provider.CSV)
+    assert not o.path.exists()
diff --git a/python/ngen_conf/tests/test_routing.py b/python/ngen_conf/tests/test_routing.py
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+++ b/python/ngen_conf/tests/test_routing.py
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+from ngen.config.configurations import Routing
+
+
+def test_initialize_routing_with_non_existant_path():
+    o = Routing(t_route_config_file_with_path="some-fake-path.csv")
+    assert not o.config.exists()