diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
index 9f78d3295d6..5d287ac488d 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
@@ -439,7 +439,7 @@ class StockEntry(StockController, SubcontractingInwardController):
 		for project in projects:
 			project_doc = frappe.get_doc("Project", project)
 			project_doc.set_consumed_material_cost()
-			project_doc.save()
+			project_doc.save(ignore_permissions=True)
 
 	def validate_item(self):
 		for item in self.get("items"):