diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py
index e304d81c5a..9c9734f887 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py
@@ -150,9 +150,11 @@ class BBCooker:
         self.data = self.databuilder.data
 
     def enableDataTracking(self):
+        self.configuration.tracking = True
         self.data.enableTracking()
 
     def disableDataTracking(self):
+        self.configuration.tracking = False
         self.data.disableTracking()
 
     def loadConfigurationData(self):