diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/general_ledger.py b/erpnext/accounts/general_ledger.py
index 01d3903d28..c12e006d2b 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/general_ledger.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/general_ledger.py
@@ -320,7 +320,6 @@ def make_reverse_gl_entries(gl_entries=None, voucher_type=None, voucher_no=None,
 
 			entry['remarks'] = "On cancellation of " + entry['voucher_no']
 			entry['is_cancelled'] = 1
-			entry['posting_date'] = today()
 
 			if entry['debit'] or entry['credit']:
 				make_entry(entry, adv_adj, "Yes")