diff --git a/tests/default/indices/mapping/index.yaml b/tests/default/indices/mapping/index.yaml
index 4a1fe86de..98c4638db 100644
--- a/tests/default/indices/mapping/index.yaml
+++ b/tests/default/indices/mapping/index.yaml
@@ -113,7 +113,9 @@ chapters:
         acknowledged: true
   - synopsis: Update mapping for an index with setting `dynamic` to `strict`.
     path: /{index}/_mapping
-    method: PUT
+    method:
+      - POST
+      - PUT
     parameters:
       index: movies
       allow_no_indices: true
@@ -145,4 +147,4 @@ chapters:
     response:
       status: 200
       payload:
-        acknowledged: true
\ No newline at end of file
+        acknowledged: true