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Delete Section Only - Safe Section Deletion for Odoo 19

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Availability
Odoo Online
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On Premise
Odoo Apps Dependencies • Invoicing (account)
• Discuss (mail)
Lines of code 95
Technical Name safe_section_delete
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse

Delete Section Only - Safe Section Deletion for Odoo 19

When deleting a section or subsection in Odoo 19, choose whether to delete just the section header or the section together with all its child lines. Perfect for accountants and financial users who need to reorganize journal entries, invoices, or any editable list view with section headers without losing existing line data.



Problem: Cascade Deletion of Sections

In Odoo 19, when you delete a Section or Subsection from any editable list view (journal entries, invoices, purchase orders, sales orders, etc.), Odoo automatically deletes all child lines inside that section - with no warning and no choice.

This creates a serious problem:

  • A single click can delete dozens or hundreds of lines unintentionally
  • No confirmation or alternative - the deletion is immediate and irreversible
  • Financial users lose valuable data when just reorganizing section headers
  • Time-consuming manual re-entry of deleted lines is required


Solution: Two-Choice Delete Dialog

This module intercepts the section deletion action and presents a confirmation dialog with two distinct options. Users can choose exactly what they want to do:

  • Delete Section Only - removes just the section header, preserving all child lines
  • Delete Section and Contents - removes the section AND all its child lines (original Odoo behavior)


Key Features
  • Two-Choice Delete Dialog: When deleting a section with children, choose between "Delete Section Only" or "Delete Section and Contents"
  • Preserve Child Lines: Delete just the section header while keeping all line items intact
  • Full Cascade Deletion: Original Odoo behavior still available when needed
  • Works on All Section Types: Supports both Sections and Sub-subsections
  • Odoo 19 Optimized: Built specifically for Odoo 19's SectionAndNoteListRenderer component
  • No Confirmation for Empty Sections: When a section has no children, deletion is immediate (no unnecessary dialog)
  • Works Everywhere: Journal entries, invoices, credit notes, purchase orders, sales orders - any editable list with sections
  • Clean Patch Implementation: Uses Odoo's native patching system - no core file modifications
How It Works

1. Section with Child Lines - Kebab Menu Delete

Click the kebab menu (three dots) on any section that contains child lines, then click Delete.

Section Kebab Menu - Odoo Interface

2. Delete Confirmation Dialog Appears

The module intercepts the deletion and shows a dialog with two clear choices.

Delete Confirmation Dialog - Odoo Interface

3. Delete Section Only - Child Lines Preserved

Choose "Delete Section Only" - the section header is removed, but all child lines remain in the list.

Section Only Delete Result - Odoo Interface

4. Delete Section and Contents - Full Removal

Choose "Delete Section and Contents" - both section header and all child lines are deleted (original Odoo behavior).

Delete Section and Contents - Odoo Interface
Delete Section and Contents - Odoo Interface

Installation & Configuration

  1. Install the Module: Install through Odoo Apps or manually copy to addons path
  2. Restart Server & Update: Restart Odoo and update the app list
  3. No Configuration Required: Module works immediately after installation
  4. Test: Open any journal entry or invoice with sections containing lines, click delete on a section - the dialog appears
Guide: Using Delete Section Only

Step 1: Navigate to an Editable List with Sections

Open any editable document that uses sections and line items, such as:

  • Journal Entry (Accounting -> Journal Entries -> Create/Edit)
  • Customer Invoice (Accounting -> Customers -> Invoices)
  • Vendor Bill (Accounting -> Vendors -> Bills)
  • Sales Order (Sales -> Orders -> Quotations)
  • Purchase Order (Purchase -> Orders -> Requests for Quotation)

Step 2: Locate a Section with Child Lines

Identify a section header (bold row with "Section" display type) that has line items indented below it.

Step 3: Click the Kebab Menu and Select Delete

Click the three dots () at the end of the section row, then click "Delete".

Step 4: Choose Your Option in the Confirmation Dialog

A dialog appears with two choices:

  • "Delete Section Only" - Keeps all child lines, removes only the section header
  • "Delete Section and its X line(s)" - Removes both section header and all child lines

Step 5: Verify the Result

After choosing:

  • If you chose "Delete Section Only" - the section header is gone, but all line items remain in the list
  • If you chose "Delete Section and Contents" - both the section header and all its children are removed
Pro Tip - When to Use Each Option

Delete Section Only - Use when reorganizing your document structure. You want to remove the section heading but keep all the accounting entries or product lines underneath. The lines will remain as free-floating items (belonging to no section).

Delete Section and Contents - Use when you need to completely remove a group of lines. For example, removing an entire category of expenses from a journal entry or removing a product category from a quotation.

Important Note

If you delete a section that has no child lines, no confirmation dialog appears - the deletion happens immediately (same as original Odoo behavior). The dialog only appears when there is at least one child line to protect.

Use Cases

Journal Entry Reorganization

Remove or rename section headers without losing the underlying accounting entries beneath them.

Invoice Restructuring

Reorganize invoice line grouping by adding/removing section headers without rebuilding the entire invoice.

Purchase Order Cleanup

Remove temporary section dividers without deleting the product lines that took time to add.

Sales Order Maintenance

Update quotation section headers without recreating product line configurations.

Template Management

Edit section-only templates without losing predefined line items.

Audit Trail Preservation

Preserve financial line history while removing organizational section headers.

Business Benefits

Prevent Data Loss

Prevent accidental deletion of valuable line data when removing section headers - save time and frustration.

Flexible Document Management

Reorganize document structure freely - remove sections without rebuilding the entire document from scratch.

User Confidence

Users no longer fear deleting sections - the confirmation dialog gives them control over the outcome.

Time Savings

Eliminate the need to re-add dozens or hundreds of lines after accidentally deleting a section.

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