Stock Display

• Display On-Hand Quantity on product cards in POS
• Display Virtual Quantity (forecasted stock) in POS
• Configurable display options: On-Hand, Virtual, or Both
• Real-time stock updates in product cards and order summary
• Visual stock indicators for better inventory visibility

Stock Restriction

• Prevent selling out-of-stock products with configurable modes
• Warning Mode: Shows warnings when attempting to sell out-of-stock products
• Strict Block Mode: Completely prevents selling products with insufficient stock (no overrides)
• Per-POS configuration settings for flexible control

New Feature: Strict Stock Blocking

• Warn with Override Mode: Default behavior that shows warnings users can override
• Complete Block Mode: Strict mode that completely prevents selling products with insufficient stock

Installation

1. Install the module from Odoo Apps
2. The module will automatically add new configuration options to your POS settings

POS Configuration

Navigate to: Point of Sale → Configuration → Point of Sale

Enable the following options:

• Display Stock in POS: Show stock quantities on product cards
• Restrict Product Out-of Stock in POS: Enable stock restriction functionality
• Stock Type: Choose between:
  • Qty on Hand: Shows current physical stock available
  • Virtual Qty: Shows forecasted stock (on-hand + incoming - outgoing)
  • Both: Displays both On-Hand and Virtual quantities
• Completely Block Negative Stock in POS: Enable strict blocking mode (prevents overrides)

For POS Users

1. Open a POS session with the configured settings
2. Product cards will display stock quantities based on your configuration
3. When adding products to cart, the system checks stock availability
4. In Warning Mode: You'll see alerts but can proceed if necessary
5. In Strict Block Mode: You cannot add products exceeding available stock

Stock Display

• Stock quantities are shown directly on product cards
• On-Hand quantity shows physical stock in warehouse
• Virtual quantity shows available stock considering reservations and incoming stock
• Stock information updates in real-time during the POS session

Stock Restriction Modes

Stock not displaying?

• Ensure "Display Stock in POS" is enabled in POS configuration
• Verify the module is properly installed
• Restart your POS session

Can still sell out-of-stock items?

• Check if "Restrict Product Out-of Stock in POS" is enabled
• Verify stock quantities are correctly set in inventory
• Ensure you're checking the correct warehouse

Need strict enforcement?

• Enable "Completely Block Negative Stock in POS" for no-override mode
• This will prevent all out-of-stock sales without exception

Wrong stock showing?

• Verify the correct Stock Type is selected (On-Hand, Virtual, or Both)
• Check that the POS configuration is linked to the correct warehouse
• Ensure inventory quantities are up to date

Dependencies

• point_of_sale

Assets

• JavaScript extensions for POS interface
• Custom CSS for stock display styling
• XML templates for product items

Authors

• Metro ICT Limited

Maintainer

This module is maintained by Metro ICT Limited.

For support and more information:

• Email: info@metroict.co.ke
• Website: https://metroict.co.ke