diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
index 88648a499598..1514a696f195 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/serializers.py
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 from rest_framework import serializers
 from xmodule.modulestore.django import modulestore
 
+from opaque_keys.edx.keys import CourseKey
+
 from openedx.core.djangoapps.discussions.tasks import update_discussions_settings_from_course_task
 from openedx.core.djangoapps.django_comment_common.models import CourseDiscussionSettings
 from openedx.core.lib.courses import get_course_by_id
@@ -265,6 +267,14 @@ def update(self, instance: DiscussionsConfiguration, validated_data: dict) -> Di
             course_overview_id=instance.context_key,
             type='discussion'
         ).update(is_hidden=not instance.enabled)
+        # do the same for the modulestore representation
+        store = modulestore()
+        course = store.get_course(instance.context_key)
+        for tab in course.tabs:
+            if tab.tab_id == 'discussion':
+                tab.is_hidden = not instance.enabled
+                store.update_item(course, self.context['user_id'])
+                break
         update_discussions_settings_from_course_task.delay(str(instance.context_key))
         return instance
 
diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/utils.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/utils.py
index fe5c88fff92f..7c26a4e482e6 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/utils.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/utils.py
@@ -191,16 +191,3 @@ def get_course_division_scheme(course_discussion_settings: CourseDiscussionSetti
     ):
         division_scheme = CourseDiscussionSettings.NONE
     return division_scheme
-
-
-def show_discussion_tab(course_key, user_id: int) -> None:
-    """
-    Toggle the visibility of the discussion tab in the course.
-    """
-    store = modulestore()
-    course = store.get_course(course_key)
-    for tab in course.tabs:
-        if tab.tab_id == 'discussion':
-            tab.is_hidden = False
-            store.update_item(course, user_id)
-            break
diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/views.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/views.py
index adbb5867050f..9d27d8f5f8e1 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/views.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/discussions/views.py
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
     DiscussionsConfigurationSerializer,
     DiscussionsProvidersSerializer,
 )
-from .utils import show_discussion_tab
 
 
 class DiscussionsConfigurationSettingsView(APIView):
@@ -121,9 +120,8 @@ def update_configuration_data(request, course_key_string):
             new_provider_type = serializer.validated_data.get('provider_type', None)
             if new_provider_type is not None and new_provider_type != configuration.provider_type:
                 check_course_permissions(course, request.user, 'change_provider')
+
             serializer.save()
-            if configuration.is_enabled(course_key):
-                show_discussion_tab(course_key, request.user.id)
         return serializer.data