diff --git a/app/Classes/Modules/Rules/Standards/Rules/CanPassOrderDurationLimitRule.php b/app/Classes/Modules/Rules/Standards/Rules/CanPassOrderDurationLimitRule.php
index 96ead4fb..4e72b5ed 100644
--- a/app/Classes/Modules/Rules/Standards/Rules/CanPassOrderDurationLimitRule.php
+++ b/app/Classes/Modules/Rules/Standards/Rules/CanPassOrderDurationLimitRule.php
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ class CanPassOrderDurationLimitRule extends AbstractRule
         }
 
         if($isExpired){
-            if($object->paymentReference){
+            if (isset($object->paymentReference) && $object->paymentReference){
                 $transaction = $this->fetchesTransaction->execute(['payment_reference' => $object->paymentReference]);
                 if($transaction->status === ApprovalStatus::PENDING_SUBMISSION && $transaction->payment_method == PaymentMethodType::PAYMENT_GATEWAY){
                     $this->deletesBillplzBill->execute($object->paymentReference);