diff --git a/erpnext/controllers/status_updater.py b/erpnext/controllers/status_updater.py
index ccff198fd89..65a2ec58c50 100644
--- a/erpnext/controllers/status_updater.py
+++ b/erpnext/controllers/status_updater.py
@@ -187,7 +187,8 @@ class StatusUpdater(Document):
 	"""
 
 	def on_discard(self):
-		self.db_set("status", "Cancelled")
+		if self.meta.has_field("status"):
+			self.db_set("status", "Cancelled")
 
 	def update_prevdoc_status(self):
 		self.update_qty()