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Smart Approval Matrix - Multi-Level Document Approval Engine

by Odoo GlobalOps https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?search=globalops
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$ 30.00

v 18.0 Third Party
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Lines of code 892
Technical Name base_approval_matrix
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?search=globalops
Versions 18.0 19.0
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On Premise
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Lines of code 892
Technical Name base_approval_matrix
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?search=globalops
Versions 18.0 19.0
  • Description
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Base Approval Matrix

A centralized, rule-driven approval engine for any Odoo business document. Configure multi-step approval flows with amount thresholds, approver chains, and bypass logic — all without writing code.



Key Features

Rule-Driven Routing

Define exactly which documents, from which users, above which amount, go to which approvers. No catch-all flows, no over-notifying.

Multi-Step Approver Chains

Stack as many approval stages as needed. Each stage can require one approver or all of them before the next stage opens.

Permanent Audit Trail

Every approval decision — approved, refused, or bypassed — is logged with the approver's name, timestamp, and notes.

How It Works
1

Configure the Rule

Create an approval category for each document type, then define a rule: set the amount range, target company or vendor, and build the approver chain stage by stage.

Category: Vendor Bill
Min Amount: 5,000 USD
Approver: Finance Manager
2

Document Is Held for Approval

When a document matches a rule on save or confirm, Odoo assigns an activity to the right approver and blocks the document from posting until all stages pass.

Status: Pending Approval
Notified: Finance Manager
Action: Activity assigned in Odoo
3

Approve, Refuse, or Resubmit

Approvers act directly from the document form with one click. When every stage passes, Odoo confirms the document automatically. Refusals can be resubmitted after correction.

Stage 1: Finance Manager ✓
Stage 2: CFO ✓
Result: Auto-confirmed
Module Screenshots

Approval Groups in User Settings

Approval Matrix groups shown in Odoo user settings

Assign User, Approver, Manager, or Administrator roles directly from the standard Odoo user permission screen.

Approvals Main Menu

Approvals main menu in Odoo navigation

A dedicated Approvals top-level menu gives managers one place to access history and configuration.

Approval Categories

Approval categories configuration view

Each document type gets its own approval category, keeping rule sets separate and independently manageable.

Approval Rules

Approval rule form with amount conditions and approver chain

Configure amount thresholds, company and vendor filters, and build the multi-step approver chain from a single rule form.

Approval History

Approval history log with decisions, timestamps, and approver names

Every approval decision is permanently recorded with the approver's name, timestamp, and any notes — a complete audit trail.

Who Needs This Module
Finance & Accounting

Require sign-off on invoices and vendor bills above defined thresholds before they post to the ledger.

Procurement

Gate purchase order confirmation behind one or more approval levels based on order value and vendor.

Sales Operations

Introduce a commercial review step before a sale order is confirmed and committed to the customer.

Compliance & Audit

Maintain a permanent, tamper-free record of every approval decision across all document types.

Key Benefits
No Customization Needed

Install, configure rules, and go. Administrators manage everything without involving a developer.

Works on Any Document

A reusable engine — the same approval logic applies to invoices, orders, and any future document type you connect.

Nothing Slips Through

Once a rule is active, documents cannot bypass the approval flow — the system enforces it automatically.

Ready to Control Your Document Approvals?

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Odoo Proprietary License v1.0

This software and associated files (the "Software") may only be used (executed,
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