diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/journal_entry/journal_entry.py b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/journal_entry/journal_entry.py
index 92c37bbe5e5..b275cada953 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/journal_entry/journal_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/journal_entry/journal_entry.py
@@ -940,6 +940,7 @@ class JournalEntry(AccountsController):
 					blank_row.debit_in_account_currency = abs(diff)
 					blank_row.debit = abs(diff)
 
+			self.set_total_debit_credit()
 			self.validate_total_debit_and_credit()
 
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