diff --git a/erpnext/assets/doctype/asset/asset.py b/erpnext/assets/doctype/asset/asset.py
index c51533ad5ab0..9c64d80227bf 100644
--- a/erpnext/assets/doctype/asset/asset.py
+++ b/erpnext/assets/doctype/asset/asset.py
@@ -198,6 +198,7 @@ def on_cancel(self):
 		self.db_set("booked_fixed_asset", 0)
 		add_asset_activity(self.name, _("Asset cancelled"))
 
+	def after_insert(self):
 		if (
 			not frappe.db.exists(
 				{