diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py
index c9b8a3734e3..decf522d2f7 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py
@@ -724,7 +724,6 @@ class Item(WebsiteGenerator):
 
 	def recalculate_bin_qty(self, new_name):
 		from erpnext.stock.stock_balance import repost_stock
-		frappe.db.auto_commit_on_many_writes = 1
 		existing_allow_negative_stock = frappe.db.get_value("Stock Settings", None, "allow_negative_stock")
 		frappe.db.set_value("Stock Settings", None, "allow_negative_stock", 1)
 
@@ -738,7 +737,6 @@ class Item(WebsiteGenerator):
 			repost_stock(new_name, warehouse)
 
 		frappe.db.set_value("Stock Settings", None, "allow_negative_stock", existing_allow_negative_stock)
-		frappe.db.auto_commit_on_many_writes = 0
 
 	@frappe.whitelist()
 	def copy_specification_from_item_group(self):