diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py
index 42a63eef6e5..b4b28a7e135 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.py
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ class Item(WebsiteGenerator):
 			else:
 				from frappe.model.naming import set_name_by_naming_series
 				set_name_by_naming_series(self)
+				self.item_code = self.name
 		elif not self.item_code:
 			msgprint(_("Item Code is mandatory because Item is not automatically numbered"), raise_exception=1)