diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/test_gl_entry.py b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/test_gl_entry.py
index 209454e7b21..11269f005db 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/test_gl_entry.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/gl_entry/test_gl_entry.py
@@ -123,3 +123,20 @@ class TestGLEntry(IntegrationTestCase):
 				str(e),
 				"Party Type and Party can only be set for Receivable / Payable account_Test Account Cost for Goods Sold - _TC",
 			)
+
+	def test_validate_account_party_type_shareholder(self):
+		jv = make_journal_entry(
+			"Opening Balance Equity - _TC",
+			"Cash - _TC",
+			100,
+			"_Test Cost Center - _TC",
+			save=False,
+			submit=False,
+		)
+
+		for row in jv.accounts:
+			row.party_type = "Shareholder"
+			break
+
+		jv.save().submit()
+		self.assertEqual(1, jv.docstatus)