diff --git a/erpnext/controllers/sales_and_purchase_return.py b/erpnext/controllers/sales_and_purchase_return.py
index 7f9a5a35a73..696d404d16d 100644
--- a/erpnext/controllers/sales_and_purchase_return.py
+++ b/erpnext/controllers/sales_and_purchase_return.py
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ def validate_return(doc):
 
 	if doc.return_against:
 		validate_return_against(doc)
+
+		if doc.doctype in ("Sales Invoice", "Purchase Invoice") and not doc.update_stock:
+			return
+
 		validate_returned_items(doc)