diff --git a/src/core/sat_main.py b/src/core/sat_main.py
index 293cd3ae..05efa368 100644
--- a/src/core/sat_main.py
+++ b/src/core/sat_main.py
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ class SAT(service.Service):
             if optional:
                 return
             raise ImportError(u"Error during initiation")
-        if 'handler' in plugin_info and plugin_info['handler'] == 'yes':
+        if C.bool(plugin_info.get(C.PI_HANDLER, C.BOOL_FALSE)):
             self.plugins[import_name].is_handler = True
         else:
             self.plugins[import_name].is_handler = False