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Auto Approve Timesheet - this option is enabled available only if the Use Schedule for Timesheet option is enabled in the Initiator settings, in which case this option can be selected if timesheets are to be automatically approved when submitted by a timesheet initiator. Note that a timesheet will only be approved automatically if it matches the job schedule. If a timesheet does not match the job schedule, a timesheet approver must manually approve the timesheet.
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