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Learn how to customize invoice name generation in Odoo 14 by overriding the `_compute_name` method to use a custom sequence.
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Customizing Invoice Name Generation in Odoo 14

In the fast-evolving world of accounting software, generating invoices with the right naming convention is crucial for maintaining organized financial records. In Odoo 14, the default mechanism for invoice naming leverages a sequence that is automatically assigned from the journal. However, there may be scenarios where businesses need a more tailored solution. This guide explores how you can override the default name generation by utilizing a custom Many2One field for sequences in your Odoo model.

Understanding the Problem

When creating invoices in Odoo, users typically experience automatic sequence generation based on the journal selected. However, if your accounting process requires that the sequence name used for each invoice comes from a custom field (in this case, a Many2One field named sequence), the default behavior might not suffice. Many users may find themselves unsure of which methods to inherit or override for implementing such a customization.

The Steps to a Solution

To overcome this hurdle, we can modify the _compute_name method in the account.move model. Below, we break down the solution step by step.

Step 1: Identify the Method to Override

After exploring the existing code, we understand that the _compute_name method is responsible for generating the name of the invoice based on its state.

For draft state invoices, it defaults to a placeholder ('/').

For posted state invoices, it utilizes the journal's sequence to generate the invoice name.

Step 2: Implement the Custom Logic

We need to overwrite the _compute_name method to incorporate our custom sequence field.

Here’s how to do it:

Access the Model: Inherit from the account.move model.

Override the Method: Implement the logic to use our custom sequence.

Here is the code snippet that accomplishes this:

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Explanation of the Code

Inherit the model: By declaring class AccountMoveInherit(models.Model), we extend the behavior of the existing account.move.

Override method: The -api.depends decorator indicates that the name is recalculated when the specified fields change.

If the invoice is in draft state, assign it as /.

If the invoice is posted, check if the custom sequence code exists. If it does, generate the invoice name using ir.sequence.next_by_code(). If no code is available, it falls back to the default method by calling super().

Conclusion

Customizing the invoice name generation process in Odoo 14 to utilize a custom sequence can significantly enhance clarity and tracking in your accounting processes. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily overwrite the existing logic to fit your specific business needs.

This approach not only helps in maintaining consistency but also allows for flexibility in how you manage your financial records. Whether you are an Odoo enthusiast or a developer, leveraging such customizations can make your accounting tasks much more efficient.

By taking these steps, you can confidently create invoices with names that reflect your unique organizational structure and reporting requirements.