diff --git a/erpnext/selling/doctype/quotation/quotation.py b/erpnext/selling/doctype/quotation/quotation.py
index c25ab500dc7..8366f61c6b3 100644
--- a/erpnext/selling/doctype/quotation/quotation.py
+++ b/erpnext/selling/doctype/quotation/quotation.py
@@ -147,6 +147,9 @@ class Quotation(SellingController):
 
 		make_packing_list(self)
 
+	def after_insert(self):
+		self.carry_forward_communication()
+
 	def before_submit(self):
 		self.set_has_alternative_item()
 
@@ -292,7 +295,6 @@ class Quotation(SellingController):
 		# update enquiry status
 		self.update_opportunity("Quotation")
 		self.update_lead()
-		self.carry_forward_communication()
 
 	def on_cancel(self):
 		if self.lost_reasons: