diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.js b/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.js
index 989bfd0..bf3301f 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.js
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.js
@@ -218,7 +218,8 @@
 					plc_conversion_rate: 1,
 					rate: item.rate,
 					uom: item.uom,
-					conversion_factor: item.conversion_factor
+					conversion_factor: item.conversion_factor,
+					project: item.project,
 				},
 				overwrite_warehouse: overwrite_warehouse
 			},