diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/gl_entry.py b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/gl_entry.py
index 078e05816db..041e419752b 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/gl_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/gl_entry.py
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ class GLEntry(Document):
 		self.validate_and_set_fiscal_year()
 		self.pl_must_have_cost_center()
 		self.validate_cost_center()
-		self.validate_dimensions_for_pl_and_bs()
 
 		if not self.flags.from_repost:
 			self.check_pl_account()
@@ -39,6 +38,7 @@ class GLEntry(Document):
 	def on_update_with_args(self, adv_adj, update_outstanding = 'Yes', from_repost=False):
 		if not from_repost:
 			self.validate_account_details(adv_adj)
+			self.validate_dimensions_for_pl_and_bs()
 			check_freezing_date(self.posting_date, adv_adj)
 
 		validate_frozen_account(self.account, adv_adj)