diff --git a/addons/purchase/models/purchase.py b/addons/purchase/models/purchase.py
index 6af4acb8310..96e9a9cecc8 100644
--- a/addons/purchase/models/purchase.py
+++ b/addons/purchase/models/purchase.py
@@ -1457,6 +1457,10 @@ class PurchaseOrderLine(models.Model):
 
     def _track_qty_received(self, new_qty):
         self.ensure_one()
+        # don't track anything when coming from the accrued expense entry wizard, as it is only computing fields at a past date to get relevant amounts
+        # and doesn't actually change anything to the current record
+        if  self.env.context.get('accrual_entry_date'):
+            return
         if new_qty != self.qty_received and self.order_id.state == 'purchase':
             self.order_id.message_post_with_source(
                 'purchase.track_po_line_qty_received_template',