diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
index d9b5503b5008..0059a3f43276 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ def validate_qty(self):
 						transferred_materials = frappe.db.sql(
 							"""
 									select
-										sum(qty) as qty
+										sum(sed.qty) as qty
 									from `tabStock Entry` se,`tabStock Entry Detail` sed
 									where
 										se.name = sed.parent and se.docstatus=1 and