diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
index fc686d1..93e303c 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
@@ -707,7 +707,7 @@
 
 			finished_item = self.get_finished_item()
 
-			if not finished_item:
+			if not finished_item and self.purpose == "Manufacture":
 				# In case of independent Manufacture entry, don't auto set
 				# user must decide and set
 				return