diff --git a/fet2020/finance/admin.py b/fet2020/finance/admin.py
index 8986bedc..dc41be0b 100644
--- a/fet2020/finance/admin.py
+++ b/fet2020/finance/admin.py
@@ -386,9 +386,12 @@ class WirefAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
 
     def save_model(self, request, obj, form, change):
         # set status to submitted, if a file exists and status is opened.
-        get_status_open = obj.status == Wiref.Status.OPENED
-        get_exist_file = obj.file_field != ""
-        if get_exist_file and get_status_open and "_generate_pdf" not in request.POST:
+        if (
+            change is True
+            and obj.file_field != ""
+            and obj.status == Wiref.Status.OPENED
+            and "_generate_pdf" not in request.POST
+        ):
             obj.status = Wiref.Status.SUBMITTED
         super().save_model(request, obj, form, change)