diff --git a/core/doctype/communication/communication.py b/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
index 14daa88691..80c7765bd5 100644
--- a/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
+++ b/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ class DocType():
 		else:
 			parent.doc.status = "Open"
 		
-		parent.bean.ignore_permissions = True
-		parent.bean.save()
+		parent.ignore_permissions = True
+		parent.save()
 
 @webnotes.whitelist()
 def make(doctype=None, name=None, content=None, subject=None, 
@@ -71,6 +71,8 @@ def make(doctype=None, name=None, content=None, subject=None,
 	d.communication_medium = communication_medium
 	if send_email:
 		send_comm_email(d, name, sent_via, print_html, attachments, send_me_a_copy)
+	
+	comm.ignore_permissions = True
 	comm.insert()
 
 @webnotes.whitelist()