diff --git a/erpnext/buying/doctype/purchase_order/purchase_order.py b/erpnext/buying/doctype/purchase_order/purchase_order.py
index 250faa7c88b..7bd0f32a37e 100644
--- a/erpnext/buying/doctype/purchase_order/purchase_order.py
+++ b/erpnext/buying/doctype/purchase_order/purchase_order.py
@@ -323,6 +323,7 @@ class PurchaseOrder(BuyingController):
 		update_linked_doc(self.doctype, self.name, self.inter_company_order_reference)
 
 	def on_cancel(self):
+		self.ignore_linked_doctypes = ("GL Entry", "Payment Ledger Entry")
 		super(PurchaseOrder, self).on_cancel()
 
 		if self.is_against_so():