diff --git a/addons/purchase_requisition/models/purchase_requisition.py b/addons/purchase_requisition/models/purchase_requisition.py
index 1cc6d96d8a3..606f2ad26e1 100644
--- a/addons/purchase_requisition/models/purchase_requisition.py
+++ b/addons/purchase_requisition/models/purchase_requisition.py
@@ -136,7 +136,6 @@ class PurchaseRequisition(models.Model):
 
     def action_draft(self):
         self.ensure_one()
-        self.name = 'New'
         self.write({'state': 'draft'})
 
     def action_done(self):