diff --git a/odex25_hr/hr_base/models/hr_base.py b/odex25_hr/hr_base/models/hr_base.py
index b3a0bc89c..7b3a81728 100644
--- a/odex25_hr/hr_base/models/hr_base.py
+++ b/odex25_hr/hr_base/models/hr_base.py
@@ -798,7 +798,8 @@ class HrAttendances(models.Model):
             ('direct_manager', 'Direct Manager'),
             ('hr_manager', 'HR Manager')
         ],
-        string='Approval By',
+        string='Approval By',required=True,
+        default='direct_manager' 
     )
 
 class HrQualificationName(models.Model):