diff --git a/erpnext/controllers/buying_controller.py b/erpnext/controllers/buying_controller.py
index 7a6ff6c0889..8da22785b94 100644
--- a/erpnext/controllers/buying_controller.py
+++ b/erpnext/controllers/buying_controller.py
@@ -745,7 +745,6 @@ class BuyingController(SubcontractingController):
 	def auto_make_assets(self, asset_items):
 		items_data = get_asset_item_details(asset_items)
 		messages = []
-		alert = False
 		accounting_dimensions = get_dimensions(with_cost_center_and_project=True)
 
 		for d in self.items: