diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/payment_entry/payment_entry.js b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/payment_entry/payment_entry.js
index 2526f7b..0203c45 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/payment_entry/payment_entry.js
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/payment_entry/payment_entry.js
@@ -874,7 +874,6 @@
 			}
 		}
 
-		let outstanding_amount;
 		$.each(frm.doc.references || [], function(i, row) {
 			if (frappe.flags.allocate_payment_amount == 0) {
 				//If allocate payment amount checkbox is unchecked, set zero to allocate amount