| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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Field Service (industry_fsm)
• Timesheets (timesheet_grid) • Project (project) • Discuss (mail) • Employees (hr) • Sales (sale_management) • Invoicing (account) |
| Lines of code | 46 |
| Technical Name |
fsm_sale_start_required |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://www.ganemo.co |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
•
Field Service (industry_fsm)
• Timesheets (timesheet_grid) • Project (project) • Discuss (mail) • Employees (hr) • Sales (sale_management) • Invoicing (account) |
| Lines of code | 46 |
| Technical Name |
fsm_sale_start_required |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://www.ganemo.co |
Start Required
Timer-Gated FSM Product Access
Prevent technicians from adding products or materials to a Field Service task until they have pressed the Start button. Configurable per project. Works with all product buttons.
What We're Solving
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The Problem
Technicians in the field can add products or create a sale on an FSM task without ever pressing Start. This bypasses any geolocation or presence validation, because the real gate (Start button) was never required to access the product catalog.
The Solution
A single checkbox in the project settings — Require Start to Sell — enforces that a technician must start the task timer before any product can be added. No timer active and no timesheet recorded? Access denied with a clear error message.
Setup & User Manual
Step-by-Step implementation
1. Configuration Guide
Enable the restriction in 3 steps:
- Go to Field Service > Projects > (Your Project) > Settings.
- Enable Products on Tasks.
- Tick Require Start to Sell.
- Save. Done — the restriction is now active for all tasks in this project.
2. Operating Manual (Workflow)
How the restriction behaves in the field:
Without Start → Blocked
Clicking the Products button (native smart button or quick-add header button) shows: "You must start the task timer (Start button) before adding products or materials to this task."
After Start → Allowed
Once the technician presses Start (or has any saved timesheet), the product catalog opens normally. The condition is permanently satisfied for that task.
Mobile-First
Works identically on mobile and desktop. Any button that opens the product catalog is covered — no separate mobile config needed.
Compatible Modules
Automatically protects all buttons: native ⚡ smart button, fsm_quick_products header button, and portal sharing view.
Global Ready | Multi-Language Support
This module is fully translated into English and Spanish (en_US, es_ES, es_PE, es_MX), ensuring a professional experience for international organizations.
Why Choose Ganemo?
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Ganemo is the world's leading Odoo App developer and a multi-award-winning Gold Partner. For over 5 years, we have been recognized as the #1 seller of high-quality apps on the Odoo App Store. Trusted as the "Best Partner" in USA, Mexico, Chile, Spain, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, we deliver robust, secure, and localization-compliant solutions for global businesses.
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QA / User Testing Scenarios
Enterprise Validation Plan
Scenario 1: Block Without Start
- Create an FSM project. Enable Products on Tasks.
- Tick Require Start to Sell and save.
- Open a task from that project. Do NOT press Start.
- Click the Products button (native or quick-add).
- Result: An error message appears: "You must start the task timer..."
Scenario 2: Allow After Start
- Same setup as Scenario 1.
- Press Start on the task.
- Click the Products button.
- Result: Product catalog opens normally.
Scenario 3: Allow With Existing Timesheets
- Same project setup.
- Press Start, then Stop on the task (creates a saved timesheet).
- Click Products button — Result: Catalog opens normally.
- Re-open the task later (timer not active) — Result: Catalog still accessible (saved timesheet exists).
Scenario 4: Disabled Setting — No Block
- Same project. Uncheck Require Start to Sell.
- Open a task without pressing Start.
- Click Products.
- Result: Catalog opens — no restriction.
FAQ & Troubleshooting
Common Resolutions
Error: "must start the task timer"?
Reason: The project has "Require Start to Sell" enabled and no timer has been started yet.
Fix: Press the Start button on the task first, then click Products.
I can't see "Require Start to Sell"?
Reason: The checkbox only appears when Products on Tasks is enabled.
Fix: Enable "Products on Tasks" first in the project settings.
Does this work with fsm_quick_products?
Answer: Yes, automatically.
Both the native smart button and the quick-add header button call the same Python method, so one override covers all.
Is this compatible with fsm_geofencing_control?
Answer: Yes! They are independent modules.
You can use either or both. This module works even without geolocation enabled.
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