diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item_alternative/item_alternative.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item_alternative/item_alternative.py
index fb1a28d846b..0c24d3c780f 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item_alternative/item_alternative.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item_alternative/item_alternative.py
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ class ItemAlternative(Document):
 		if not item_data.allow_alternative_item:
 			frappe.throw(alternate_item_check_msg.format(self.item_code))
 		if self.two_way and not alternative_item_data.allow_alternative_item:
-			frappe.throw(alternate_item_check_msg.format(self.item_code))
+			frappe.throw(alternate_item_check_msg.format(self.alternative_item_code))
 
 	def validate_duplicate(self):
 		if frappe.db.get_value(