diff --git a/erpnext/manufacturing/doctype/job_card/job_card.js b/erpnext/manufacturing/doctype/job_card/job_card.js
index 9e30af7..b2824e1 100644
--- a/erpnext/manufacturing/doctype/job_card/job_card.js
+++ b/erpnext/manufacturing/doctype/job_card/job_card.js
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 			return;
 		}
 
-		if (!frm.doc.is_new() && has_items && frm.doc.docstatus < 2) {
+		if (!frm.is_new() && has_items && frm.doc.docstatus < 2) {
 			let to_request = frm.doc.for_quantity > frm.doc.transferred_qty;
 			let excess_transfer_allowed = frm.doc.__onload.job_card_excess_transfer;