PO approval when originator is the first approver

Hi,

We see that the purchase order is going for the second level approver even though the purchase order amount is within the range of the first approver (originator). Please let us know this is by design or if we are missing some thing.

The expectation here is that purchase order should be auto-approved as the PO originator is the first level approver and also the PO amount within the range of the first approver (originator).

Thank you,

Regards,

Mahesh Tavade