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ApproveFlow — Purchase

by Zerixo Technologies Ltd. https://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/purchase
Odoo

$ 159.46

v 19.0 Third Party
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Odoo Apps Dependencies • Purchase (purchase)
• Discuss (mail)
• Invoicing (account)
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ApproveFlow — Core
Lines of code 4700
Technical Name approveflow_purchase
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/purchase
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Odoo Apps Dependencies • Purchase (purchase)
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ApproveFlow — Core
Lines of code 4700
Technical Name approveflow_purchase
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/purchase
  • Description
  • License

Purchase Control Pack — ApproveFlow for Odoo 19

Multi-Level Purchase Order Approvals, Tiered by Spend

Stop uncontrolled purchasing. Enforce tiered approval authority before any purchase order is confirmed — automatically, inside Odoo.

✓ Odoo 19 ✓ Community & Enterprise ✓ No Coding Required ✓ Requires ApproveFlow Core ✓ One-time Purchase

Uncontrolled purchase orders silently drain budgets.

💸 Unbudgeted purchasesPOs confirmed without manager review
📊 No spend tiersAny amount approved by any agent
🔍 No audit trailCan't answer "who approved this PO?"
🏖️ Absence bottleneckOne approver away = everything blocked
🔄 Amount changesApproved at one amount, confirmed at another

Pricing

Simple one-time pricing

🚀 Launch pricing active — prices increase after first 60 days. Lock in now.
💰 What You Need to Buy
Purchase Control Pack
This extension — PO confirmation gate with spend-tier routing
€59
Regular €79 after launch
⚠️ ApproveFlow Core Engine REQUIRED
Must be installed first — provides the approval engine
€79
Regular €99 after launch
✅ Your Total Investment
Core + This extension (both one-time purchases)
€138
Regular €178 after launch
🚀 Complete Suite — Core + ALL 3 Control Packs
Accounting + Purchase + HR — all extensions included
€256
One license · All future updates
✓ Already have the Platform Engine?

Add just the Purchase Control Pack for €59 — no bundle required.

How It Works

The full approval lifecycle on a purchase order

No developer needed. Every step happens inside Odoo — from submission to confirmation.

1

PO meets spend threshold — Request Approval button appears

When a PO exceeds the configured spend threshold, the Request Approval button appears in the header. PO confirmation is blocked immediately until the workflow completes.

Draft PO with Request Approval button
Request Approval button — Appears on draft POs that meet the spend threshold. Click to start the workflow.
PO confirmation blocked dialog
Confirmation blocked — Trying to confirm without approval raises this error. No bypass for regular users.
2

PO enters Waiting for Approval

The PO shows a yellow banner with the current approver's name. Approve, Reject, Cancel Approval, Force Approve, and Force Reject buttons are visible. The chatter logs every state change.

Purchase order in Waiting for Approval state
Waiting for Approval — Yellow banner shows the current approver's name. Approve, Reject, Cancel Approval, Force Approve, and Force Reject buttons are all visible. Chatter logs every state change.
3

Approver receives notification & reviews the request

An automatic email is sent the moment an approver's turn arrives. The Approval Request shows which rule triggered it, total PO amount, and Approval History per level.

Approval Request — Approved
Approval Request — Approved — Rule, PO amount, request date, and per-level Approval History. Email sent at submission.
Approval Request — Rejected
Approval Request — Rejected — Rejection reason stored permanently. Automatic rejection email sent to requester.
4a

PO approved — confirmation unlocked

Once all approval levels pass, the PO shows a green Approved banner. The Confirm Order button is now active. Full audit trail recorded in the chatter permanently.

Purchase order approved — green banner
PO Approved — Green banner. Confirm Order button now active. Full audit trail in chatter.
4b

Or rejected — with reason and resubmit path

Rejection reason stored on the request and the PO. A rejection email is sent automatically. The Request Approval button reappears — the agent can revise and resubmit without admin intervention.

Purchase order rejected — red banner
PO Rejected — Red banner with reason. Request Approval button reappears for resubmission.

Approval Request

Approvers act with full context — no email chains

Every approval request opens as a structured form with the rule, total PO amount, SLA status, and multi-level history — so approvers decide immediately.

Approval Request — Approved
Approval Request — Approved — Rule, PO amount, request date, and per-level Approval History. Email sent at submission.
Approval Request — Rejected
Approval Request — Rejected — Rejection reason stored permanently. Automatic rejection email sent to requester.
  • ✅
    One-click approvalApprove or reject directly from the request form
  • ⚠️
    Force Approve / Force RejectAdmins can override any level — reason mandatory and logged permanently
  • 📜
    Approval History tableEvery level's status, approver, and timestamp in one place
  • 📧
    Auto email with review linkApprover notified the moment their turn arrives

Configuration

Set up spend-tier rules in minutes — no code required

Configure which POs trigger approval, the spend thresholds, and who approves at each level — all through a standard Odoo form.

Approval Rule Configuration — Purchase Order
Purchase Order Approval Rule — Applies to Purchase Order with an amount-based condition. Define the minimum spend threshold, assign approvers per level, set approval mode (Sequential or Parallel), and configure SLA hours per level. Example: ≥€1,000 → Manager, ≥€10,000 → Director, ≥€50,000 → CFO.
Purchase order approved — green banner
PO Approved — Green banner. Confirm Order button now active. Full audit trail in chatter.
Purchase order rejected — red banner
PO Rejected — Red banner with reason. Request Approval button reappears for resubmission.
PO list with approval status filters
Approval status in the PO list — Approved (green) and Rejected (red) badges visible at a glance. Filter dropdown includes Approval Pending, Approval Approved, and Approval Rejected.
  • 📊
    Spend-tier routingDifferent approval chains trigger automatically at configurable spend amounts
  • 🔀
    Sequential & Parallel modesAll must approve, any one can approve, or minimum threshold
  • ⏱️
    Per-level SLA hoursSet different deadlines for each approval level independently
  • 🔍
    Approval status filtersFilter POs by Pending / Approved / Rejected workflow state in the list

Key Capabilities

What Purchase Control adds to ApproveFlow

  • 🚫
    PO confirmation gatePurchase orders cannot be confirmed until all required approvers sign off
  • 📊
    Spend-tier routingDifferent approval chains trigger automatically at configurable spend thresholds
  • 🔄
    Re-approval on changesSignificant order line edits while pending automatically restart the workflow
  • 📧
    Automatic notificationsApprovers receive instant emails with approve/reject links
  • 🛡️
    Audit-ready activity historyEvery approval decision logged with user, timestamp, and reason
  • 🔍
    Approval status filtersFilter POs by Pending / Approved / Rejected workflow state instantly

Operational Impact

What changes after deployment

Procurement teams maintain spend discipline without adding friction — approvals happen automatically in Odoo, not over email.

  • ✓Eliminate unbudgeted purchases — every PO above threshold requires sign-off before confirmation
  • ✓Enforce spend authority — different approval chains based on order value and supplier
  • ✓Reduce procurement cycle friction — automatic routing replaces manual chasing

⚙️ Requires ApproveFlow Platform Engine

This control pack runs on the ApproveFlow Core Engine — the approval rule engine, SLA system, inbox management, and audit trail. Install the Core Engine first, then install this extension. The Core Engine is available from €79 launch price on the Odoo App Store.

Compatibility

Odoo 19 Community Edition Enterprise Edition

Installation

Fast to install, nothing to build

1

Install ApproveFlow Core Engine

Go to Apps → search ApproveFlow → install ApproveFlow — Core.

2

Install this Purchase Control Pack

Search ApproveFlow Purchase in Apps → install ApproveFlow — Purchase.

3

Create an Approval Rule for Purchase Orders

Go to Approvals → Configuration → Approval Rules → New. Set document type to Purchase Order, add spend thresholds and approvers per level.

✓

Done — POs are now gated

Qualifying purchase orders will show the Request Approval button. Confirmation is blocked until the workflow completes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

Can I set different approval chains for different spend amounts?

Yes. Configure multiple spend tiers — for example, ≥€1,000 requires Manager approval, ≥€10,000 requires Director, ≥€50,000 requires CFO.

Does it block PO confirmation completely?

Yes. The Confirm Order button is disabled and the PO is locked at 'Waiting Approval' until the workflow completes.

Can I route specific suppliers through dedicated approvers?

Yes. Rules can target specific vendor categories or individual vendors, regardless of order amount.

What happens if an approver is on leave?

The SLA timer triggers automatic escalation after the configured deadline. Users can also pre-configure delegation periods via the Delegations menu.

Also Available

Extend approval control across your business

ModuleWhat It ControlsLaunch Price
ApproveFlow Core EngineApproval framework — required for all control packs€79
Accounting Control PackVendor Bill posting gate — block until finance approves€69
HR Control PackExpense claims and Leave Request approval workflows€49

Enforce Procurement Control in Odoo Today

Stop unbudgeted purchases before they happen — automatically.

Get Purchase Control Contact Support

✓ 24h support response  ·  ✓ Free updates  ·  ✓ OPL-1 License

ApproveFlow — Purchase by Zerixo Technologies Ltd.  ·  support@zerixo.xyz

Licensed under OPL-1  ·  © 2025 Zerixo Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.

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