diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
index 266d74afbedf..005ad287d789 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/stock_entry/stock_entry.py
@@ -1627,7 +1627,7 @@ def get_item_details(self, args=None, for_update=False):
 				"has_serial_no": item.has_serial_no,
 				"has_batch_no": item.has_batch_no,
 				"sample_quantity": item.sample_quantity,
-				"expense_account": item.expense_account,
+				"expense_account": item.expense_account or item_group_defaults.get("expense_account"),
 			}
 		)