diff --git a/erpnext/buying/doctype/supplier_scorecard/supplier_scorecard.py b/erpnext/buying/doctype/supplier_scorecard/supplier_scorecard.py
index 8c835a29912..a6bab72b1d8 100644
--- a/erpnext/buying/doctype/supplier_scorecard/supplier_scorecard.py
+++ b/erpnext/buying/doctype/supplier_scorecard/supplier_scorecard.py
@@ -55,8 +55,12 @@ class SupplierScorecard(Document):
 		self.update_standing()
 
 	def on_update(self):
-		score = make_all_scorecards(self.name)
-		if score > 0:
+		# Guard against recursion: the save() below re-enters on_update().
+		if self.flags.in_rescore:
+			return
+		if make_all_scorecards(self.name) > 0:
+			# New periods were created; re-save to refresh score and standings.
+			self.flags.in_rescore = True
 			self.save()
 
 	def validate_standings(self):