| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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Inventory (stock)
• Sales (sale_management) • Discuss (mail) • Invoicing (account) |
| Lines of code | 600 |
| Technical Name |
sim_sale_backdate_and_postdate |
| License | AGPL-3 |
| Website | https://simbeez.com/ |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
•
Inventory (stock)
• Sales (sale_management) • Discuss (mail) • Invoicing (account) |
| Lines of code | 600 |
| Technical Name |
sim_sale_backdate_and_postdate |
| License | AGPL-3 |
| Website | https://simbeez.com/ |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
Sales Backdate and Postdate in Odoo
The Sale Backdate and Postdate module enables controlled flexibility in sales order management by allowing authorized users to set a past or future date on sales orders instead of being restricted to the system's current date. This functionality is particularly useful for handling delayed entries, correcting historical sales records, or planning future-dated transactions while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting. With configurable access rights and seamless integration into the sales workflow, the module ensures that date adjustments remain compliant with internal policies without disrupting standard sales operations.
Key Features
Backdate Sales Orders
Allows permitted users to assign past dates to sales orders for accurate historical record-keeping and corrections.
Postdate Sales Orders
Enables future-dated sales orders to support advance bookings, scheduled sales, or planned transactions.
User Access Control
Restricts backdate and postdate capabilities to authorized users, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Seamless Sales Workflow Integration
Works natively within the standard sales process without affecting confirmations, invoicing, or reporting.
Set Up & Configuration
Download & Install: Install the Sales Backdate and Postdate in Odoo from the Odoo App Store.
Navigate to the Sales module, then go to Configuration >> Settings.
Scroll down to the Sale Order Backdate section.
Enable the primary feature by checking the Sale Order Backdate Feature box.
Once enabled, the following options will appear. Configure them to fit your workflow: Add Custom
Remarks
to Sale Orders, Set Invoice Date Same as Order Date, Set Delivery Date Same as Order Date
When enable Add Custom Remarks to Sale Orders, then the Mandatory Remarks on Sale Order field will
appear.
For Bulk Updates: To allow a user to backdate multiple orders, navigate to
Settings >> Users & Companies >> Users.
Select the user, and under theTechnical access rights, check the box for
Multiple Assign Sale Backdate.
Work Flow
To Backdate a Single Sales Order:
Navigate to the Sales module and open or create a quotation.
Click the Quotation Date field and select your desired past or future date from the calendar.
Fill in the Remarks field if it appears and has been made mandatory in the settings.
Click Confirm. The date you chose is now the official Order Date.
Use the smart buttons to check the corresponding Delivery and Invoice.
The Scheduled Date and Invoice Date will now match the new Order Date
(if you have enabled this in the settings).
To Backdate Multiple Sales Orders at Once:
Go to the main quotation list view by navigating to
Sales >> Orders >> Quotations.
Select the checkboxes next to all the quotations you wish to update.
Click the Action button at the top of the list.
Choose the Multiple assign backdate option from the menu.
In the pop-up window that appears, set the new date and add any remarks. if you want to Update invoice dates or Delivery dates, then Tick the corresponding boxes, After Click confirm to apply these changes to all selected orders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Only users with the appropriate access rights can backdate or postdate sales orders, ensuring controlled and compliant usage.
Yes, the selected date is reflected consistently across related documents and reports, helping maintain accurate financial and operational records.
The module is primarily intended for setting dates during sales order creation or editing, subject to user permissions and standard sales workflow rules.
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