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Serial numbers

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Odoo Inventory serial numbers uniquely identify individual units of a product, supporting traceability from receipt through to delivery, for warranty claims, recalls or after-sales service.

Before you start

  1. Go to Inventory app > Configuration > Settings, and under Traceability enable Lots & Serial Numbers, then Save.
  1. Go to Inventory app > Configuration > Operations Types, open the relevant type (such as Receipts), and enable Create New under Lots/Serial Numbers. This is often left off for delivery orders to avoid assigning numbers that do not exist in stock.

How to track a product by serial number

  1. On the product’s General Information tab, tick Track Inventory and select By Unique Serial Number, then save.

How to assign serial numbers

  • Already in stock: create one from Inventory app > Products > Lots/Serial Numbers > New, selecting the product and quantity.
  • On a receipt or delivery: enter it in the Serial Numbers field, or open the stock move pop-up to add lines, or use Generate Serials/Lots to create a sequence from a starting number, or Import Serials/Lots to paste in a list.

Showing serial numbers on delivery slips

Enable Display Lots & Serial Numbers on Delivery Slips under Traceability in settings, so numbers appear on the printed slip once a delivery is validated.

Traceability

Go to Inventory app > Products > Lots/Serial Numbers to view every number assigned, and open one to see its Location and Traceability smart buttons for full stock and operation history.

Frequently asked questions

What two settings does serial number tracking need?

Lots & Serial Numbers under Traceability, and Create New enabled for the relevant operation type, such as receipts.

Can I generate several serial numbers at once?

Yes, use Generate Serials/Lots to create a sequence from a starting number, or Import Serials/Lots to paste in a list.

Need help?

Need help setting up serial number tracking in Odoo? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.

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