diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/batch.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/batch.py
index 043dc73d37..c58a98d7c8 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/batch.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/batch/batch.py
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ def split_batch(batch_no, item_code, warehouse, qty, new_batch_id = None):
 def set_batch_nos(doc, warehouse_field, throw = False):
 	'''Automatically select `batch_no` for outgoing items in item table'''
 	for d in doc.items:
-		qty = d.get('stock_qty') or d.get('qty') or 0
+		qty = d.get('stock_qty') or d.get('transfer_qty') or d.get('qty') or 0
 		has_batch_no = frappe.db.get_value('Item', d.item_code, 'has_batch_no')
 		warehouse = d.get(warehouse_field, None)
 		if has_batch_no and warehouse and qty > 0: