diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_encashment/leave_encashment.py b/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_encashment/leave_encashment.py
index 7d6fd422c0f..76c227519b5 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_encashment/leave_encashment.py
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_encashment/leave_encashment.py
@@ -95,7 +95,11 @@ class LeaveEncashment(Document):
 		create_leave_ledger_entry(self, args, submit)
 
 		# create reverse entry for expired leaves
-		to_date = self.get_leave_allocation().get('to_date')
+		leave_allocation = self.get_leave_allocation()
+		if not leave_allocation:
+			return
+
+		to_date = leave_allocation.get('to_date')
 		if to_date < getdate(nowdate()):
 			args = frappe._dict(
 				leaves=self.encashable_days,