diff --git a/erpnext/setup/doctype/sales_partner/sales_partner.py b/erpnext/setup/doctype/sales_partner/sales_partner.py
index 754e263c30a..36c24c0f37e 100644
--- a/erpnext/setup/doctype/sales_partner/sales_partner.py
+++ b/erpnext/setup/doctype/sales_partner/sales_partner.py
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ class SalesPartner(WebsiteGenerator):
 		load_address_and_contact(self)
 
 	def autoname(self):
-		self.name = self.partner_name
+		pass
 
 	def validate(self):
 		if not self.route: