The Show Partner Balance in Purchase Order module enhances Odoo's purchasing workflow by displaying the total amount payable to vendors directly within the purchase order interface. This critical information helps procurement teams manage vendor accounts effectively and maintain awareness of current financial obligations.

By providing immediate visibility of outstanding vendor balances, this module enables better cash flow planning, helps prioritize payments, and facilitates more strategic procurement decisions while maintaining transparent vendor relationships.

Key Features

• Real-time Payable Amount: Displays the current total amount due to the vendor in the purchase order
• Instant Visibility: Shows outstanding balance without navigating to other screens
• Financial Awareness: Keeps procurement teams informed of existing vendor obligations
• Decision Support: Enables informed decisions about payment scheduling and order timing
• Seamless Integration: Works within the standard Odoo purchasing workflow
• Clean User Interface: Presents critical financial information without cluttering the purchase form

Viewing Vendor Due Amount in Purchase Orders

1. Navigate to Purchases → Orders → Purchase Orders
2. Create a new purchase order or select an existing one
3. After selecting a vendor, the module automatically displays:
   - Total Payable: The current outstanding balance due to the vendor

Making Informed Procurement Decisions

1. Review the vendor's outstanding balance shown in the "Total Payable" field
2. Consider this information when:
   - Negotiating payment terms for the new order
   - Planning cash flow for upcoming payments
   - Discussing payment scheduling with the vendor
   - Determining order priority based on vendor relationships

Managing Vendor Relationships

1. For vendors with high outstanding balances:
   - Consider discussing payment plans before placing large new orders
   - Use the information to negotiate better terms or discounts
   - Coordinate with the finance department for payment scheduling

Confirming Orders

1. When confirming an order:
   - The module continues to display the total payable amount
   - This information remains visible throughout the purchasing process
   - Procurement teams maintain awareness of financial commitments

The module extends the standard Odoo purchasing workflow through the following modifications:

1. Adds a total payable field to the purchase.order model
2. Creates a computed field that fetches the current partner's payable amount
3. Displays this information prominently in the purchase order form view
4. Automatically updates the field when the vendor is changed

• Improved Cash Flow Management: Better visibility of vendor obligations helps plan payments
• Enhanced Vendor Negotiations: Awareness of current balances aids in negotiating terms
• Informed Decision Making: Procurement teams can consider financial factors when placing orders
• Streamlined Process: Eliminates the need to check vendor accounts separately
• Better Vendor Relationships: Enables proactive discussions about payment scheduling
• Financial Transparency: Promotes awareness of financial commitments across departments
• Strategic Procurement: Supports more strategic decisions about when and how to place orders

For issues, feature requests, or questions, please contact:

• Email: codeforme@bytesraw.com