diff --git a/installer/data/mysql/atomicupdate/bug_23051_add_RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid_syspref.perl b/installer/data/mysql/atomicupdate/bug_23051_add_RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid_syspref.perl
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..223e244a7b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/installer/data/mysql/atomicupdate/bug_23051_add_RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid_syspref.perl
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+$DBversion = 'XXX'; # will be replaced by the RM
+if( CheckVersion( $DBversion ) ) {
+
+    $dbh->do( q| INSERT IGNORE INTO systempreferences (variable, value, explanation, options, type) VALUES ('RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid', '0', 'If enabled, when the fines on an item accruing is paid off, attempt to renew that item', '', 'YesNo'); | );
+
+    SetVersion( $DBversion );
+    print "Upgrade to $DBversion done (Bug 23051 - Add RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid syspref)\n";
+}
diff --git a/installer/data/mysql/sysprefs.sql b/installer/data/mysql/sysprefs.sql
index 49b6633f08..40c996c424 100644
--- a/installer/data/mysql/sysprefs.sql
+++ b/installer/data/mysql/sysprefs.sql
@@ -516,6 +516,7 @@ INSERT INTO systempreferences ( `variable`, `value`, `options`, `explanation`, `
 ('RandomizeHoldsQueueWeight','0',NULL,'if ON, the holds queue in circulation will be randomized, either based on all location codes, or by the location codes specified in StaticHoldsQueueWeight','YesNo'),
 ('RecordLocalUseOnReturn','0',NULL,'If ON, statistically record returns of unissued items as local use, instead of return','YesNo'),
 ('RefundLostOnReturnControl','CheckinLibrary','CheckinLibrary|ItemHomeBranch|ItemHoldingBranch','If a lost item is returned, choose which branch to pick rules for refunding.','Choice'),
+('RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid','0','','If enabled, when the fines on an item accruing is paid off, attempt to renew that item','YesNo'),
 ('RenewalLog','0','','If ON, log information about renewals','YesNo'),
 ('RenewalPeriodBase','date_due','date_due|now','Set whether the renewal date should be counted from the date_due or from the moment the Patron asks for renewal ','Choice'),
 ('RenewalSendNotice','0','',NULL,'YesNo'),
diff --git a/koha-tmpl/intranet-tmpl/prog/en/modules/admin/preferences/circulation.pref b/koha-tmpl/intranet-tmpl/prog/en/modules/admin/preferences/circulation.pref
index 1683d9f034..5563af6667 100644
--- a/koha-tmpl/intranet-tmpl/prog/en/modules/admin/preferences/circulation.pref
+++ b/koha-tmpl/intranet-tmpl/prog/en/modules/admin/preferences/circulation.pref
@@ -487,6 +487,13 @@ Circulation:
                   yes: Block
                   no: Allow
             - their auto renewals.
+        -
+            - If a patron pays off all fines on an overdue item that is accruing fines
+            - pref: RenewAccruingItemWhenPaid
+              choices:
+                  yes: Renew
+                  no: "Don't renew"
+            - the item automatically.
         -
             - pref: ItemsDeniedRenewal
               type: textarea