diff --git a/C4/SIP/ILS/Item.pm b/C4/SIP/ILS/Item.pm
index 89bcd82708..6662bb5605 100644
--- a/C4/SIP/ILS/Item.pm
+++ b/C4/SIP/ILS/Item.pm
@@ -89,6 +89,7 @@ sub new {
     } else {
         $self->{permanent_location} = $item->homebranch;
     }
+    $self->{current_location}   = $item->holdingbranch;
     $self->{collection_code}    = $item->ccode;
     $self->{call_number}        = $item->itemcallnumber;
     $self->{'shelving_location'}           = $item->location;