diff --git a/core/doctype/communication/communication.py b/core/doctype/communication/communication.py
index 2b2fc7e6a1..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,