diff --git a/plugins/modules/dcnm_interface.py b/plugins/modules/dcnm_interface.py
index 881281558..88bdca107 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/dcnm_interface.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/dcnm_interface.py
@@ -3432,7 +3432,7 @@ def dcnm_intf_compare_elements(
             if (state == "replaced") or (state == "overridden"):
                 # Special handling is required for mode 'mpls' loopback interfaces.
                 # They will contain either of the following two read_only properties.
-                if k == 'DCI_ROUTING_PROTO' or k == 'DCI_ROUTING_TAG':
+                if k in ['DCI_ROUTING_PROTO', 'DCI_ROUTING_TAG']:
                     return "copy_and_add"
 
                 return "add"