diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.py b/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.py
index 95c85da552..ee247fd093 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.py
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/material_request/material_request.py
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ class MaterialRequest(BuyingController):
 		"""Set title as comma separated list of items"""
 		if not self.title:
 			items = ", ".join([d.item_name for d in self.items][:3])
-			self.title = _("{0} Request for {1}").format(self.material_request_type, items)[:100]
+			self.title = _("{0} Request for {1}").format(_(self.material_request_type), items)[:100]
 
 	def on_submit(self):
 		self.update_requested_qty()