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| Lines of code | 160 |
| Technical Name |
account_ledger_posting_restriction |
| License | OPL-1 |
Granular Ledger‑Level
Posting Control
Restrict journal posting to specific accounts by user or group.
Enforce SOX‑grade segregation of duties with an immutable audit trail natively inside Odoo 19.
The Problem
Odoo's standard security isn't enough
Odoo lets you control who can access the Accounting app, but it cannot stop an authorized accountant from posting an entry to a specific ledger account. For organizations subject to SOX, GAAP, IFRS, or strict internal audits, this gap is critical. Ledger-Level Posting Control closes it - clean, lightweight, and server‑enforced.
Key Capabilities
Everything you need for financial governance
One lightweight module. Zero external dependencies. Works with Community and Enterprise editions.
Account‑Level Restriction
Assign allowed users or user groups per account. Only they can post entries touching that ledger code. Others see a clear, friendly error.
Posting‑Time Validation
Anyone can create drafts — restriction fires only at posting. Manual entries, invoices, bank statements, imports, RPC calls — no bypass possible.
Immutable Audit Trail
Every blocked attempt is logged in a separate database transaction. The log survives rollbacks and cannot be deleted from the UI — auditors will love it.
Flexible Toggle Per Account
Enable or disable restrictions on any Chart of Accounts entry. When off, the account behaves exactly like a standard Odoo account — no impact on existing workflows.
Zero Performance Overhead
Validation only runs when a restricted account is actually used. Unrestricted entries experience no extra cycles — safe for high‑volume bulk posting.
Visual Tour
See it in action
The module integrates seamlessly into the native Odoo 19 interface.
Quick Setup
Up and running in under 5 minutes
No complex configuration. No external services. Just install and go.
Install the module
Drop the folder into your addons path, update the app list, and click Install. No dependencies beyond account.
Open any Chart of Accounts entry
Go to Accounting → Configuration → Chart of Accounts and select the account you want to protect.
Enable restriction & assign users
Toggle “Restrict Posting” ON on the new tab. Select the users and/or groups who are authorized to post.
Done. It's live immediately
Any unauthorized posting attempt is instantly blocked and logged. No server restart, no maintenance.
Who Needs This
Built for real world governance
Any organization that takes internal financial controls seriously.
Publicly Listed Companies
Meet SOX Section 404 requirements with auditable segregation of duties over general ledger accounts.
Multi‑Entity Groups
Restrict inter‑company or consolidation accounts to senior accountants only, preventing junior staff from posting sensitive entries.
Financial Services
Lock down suspense accounts, write‑off accounts, and provision accounts to controllers and CFOs only.
Audit‑Intensive Environments
Give external auditors the confidence of a complete, immutable trail of every denied posting attempt.
Built for Compliance
Supports internal controls mandated by SOX, GAAP, IFRS, and any organization practicing segregation of duties.
Ready to lock down your ledger?
Install today and bring enterprise grade financial control to your Odoo 19 instance. Production ready.
OPL-1 licensed. Compatible with Odoo 19 Community & Enterprise.
Installation
- Place the entire
account_ledger_posting_restrictionfolder into your Odoo addons directory. - Update the App List (Settings → Apps → Update Apps List) or restart Odoo.
- Search for “Ledger Level Posting Control” and click Install.
- Open any account (Accounting → Configuration → Chart of Accounts) and switch to the new Posting Restrictions tab.
Technical Name: account_ledger_posting_restriction | Version: 19.0.1.0.0 | License: OPL-1 | Dependencies: account
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