diff --git a/changelogs/fragments/55515-use-active-state-for-any_errors_fatal.yaml b/changelogs/fragments/55515-use-active-state-for-any_errors_fatal.yaml
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+bugfixes:
+  - Be sure to use the active state when checking for any_errors_fatal
+