diff --git a/erpnext/projects/doctype/project/project.py b/erpnext/projects/doctype/project/project.py
index f9e1359b450..55c5149a9cc 100644
--- a/erpnext/projects/doctype/project/project.py
+++ b/erpnext/projects/doctype/project/project.py
@@ -179,9 +179,6 @@ class Project(Document):
 		if self.percent_complete == 100:
 			self.status = "Completed"
 
-		else:
-			self.status = "Open"
-
 	def update_costing(self):
 		from_time_sheet = frappe.db.sql("""select
 			sum(costing_amount) as costing_amount,