diff --git a/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.js b/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.js
index 022d1906e84..325ee3d8d6e 100644
--- a/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.js
+++ b/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.js
@@ -127,8 +127,8 @@ erpnext.LeadController = class LeadController extends frappe.ui.form.Controller
 					fieldname: "prospect_name",
 					fieldtype: "Data",
 					default: frm.doc.company_name,
-					reqd: 1,
 					depends_on: "create_prospect",
+					mandatory_depends_on: "create_prospect",
 				}
 			);
 		}