diff --git a/C4/Accounts.pm b/C4/Accounts.pm
index 5f3f06ee0f..cece86c7c4 100644
--- a/C4/Accounts.pm
+++ b/C4/Accounts.pm
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ sub chargelostitem {
 
     my $existing_charges = $account->lines->search(
         {
-            item_id         => $itemnumber,
+            itemnumber      => $itemnumber,
             debit_type_code => 'LOST',
             issue_id        => $issue_id,
         }