diff --git a/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_lead/crm_lead.py b/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_lead/crm_lead.py
index 44e549c5..0f07908d 100644
--- a/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_lead/crm_lead.py
+++ b/crm/fcrm/doctype/crm_lead/crm_lead.py
@@ -251,8 +251,8 @@ def convert_to_deal(lead):
 	lead.converted = 1
 	if lead.sla:
 		lead.communication_status = 'Replied'
+	lead.save()
 	contact = lead.create_contact(False)
 	deal = lead.create_deal(contact)
-	lead.save()
 	return deal