diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/expense_claim.js b/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/expense_claim.js
index af80b63845e..f44611368ad 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/expense_claim.js
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/expense_claim/expense_claim.js
@@ -254,9 +254,11 @@ frappe.ui.form.on("Expense Claim", {
 			}, __("View"));
 		}
 
-		if (frm.doc.docstatus===1 && !cint(frm.doc.is_paid) && cint(frm.doc.grand_total) > 0
-				&& (cint(frm.doc.total_amount_reimbursed) < cint(frm.doc.total_sanctioned_amount))
-				&& frappe.model.can_create("Payment Entry")) {
+		if (
+			frm.doc.docstatus === 1
+			&& frm.doc.status !== "Paid"
+			&& frappe.model.can_create("Payment Entry")
+		) {
 			frm.add_custom_button(__('Payment'),
 				function() { frm.events.make_payment_entry(frm); }, __('Create'));
 		}