diff --git a/erpnext/controllers/stock_controller.py b/erpnext/controllers/stock_controller.py
index f5c42b49927..d4b0a8d8466 100644
--- a/erpnext/controllers/stock_controller.py
+++ b/erpnext/controllers/stock_controller.py
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ class StockController(AccountsController):
 
 	def check_expense_account(self, item):
 		if not item.get("expense_account"):
-			frappe.throw(_("Expense or Difference account is mandatory for Item {0} as it impacts overall stock value").format(item.item_code))
+			frappe.throw(_("Expense Account not set for Item {0}. Please set an Expense Account for the item in the Items table").format(item.item_code))
 
 		else:
 			is_expense_account = frappe.db.get_value("Account",