diff --git a/erpnext/controllers/accounts_controller.py b/erpnext/controllers/accounts_controller.py
index 2c92820..85325ac 100644
--- a/erpnext/controllers/accounts_controller.py
+++ b/erpnext/controllers/accounts_controller.py
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 						_('{0} is blocked so this transaction cannot proceed').format(supplier_name), raise_exception=1)
 
 	def validate(self):
-		if not self.get('is_return'):
+		if not self.get('is_return') and not self.get('is_debit_note'):
 			self.validate_qty_is_not_zero()
 
 		if self.get("_action") and self._action != "update_after_submit":