Hope it helps.

Hi Kevin,

It depends on what exactly you were trying to edit on the Opportunity screen.

Different fields follow different rules in CRM, so the exact reason can change based on the field and the stage of the opportunity.

If you can tell us which field or what action you were trying to perform, we can point out the exact cause.

In general, here are the most common reasons why a field is editable sometimes but read-only at other times:

1. Stage-Based Read-Only Rules

In CRM, certain stages automatically lock fields.

For example:

• When an Opportunity is Won , some fields become read-only.
• When a record is in a folded/locked stage, Odoo may prevent editing.

So if you open different opportunities in different stages, the same field may or may not be editable.

2. Access Rights and Record Rules

If your user has read-only access to CRM or limited company access (in multi-company setups), the form becomes partially locked.

Admin will see it editable, but a Salesperson or Portal user may not.

3. Conditional Read-Only

In Odoo, many fields do not have a fixed “editable” or “non-editable” behavior.

Instead, the system uses dynamic rules that change based on the values ​​of the record.

Think of it like a simple flow:

Is the opportunity won? 
        │ 
        ├── Yes → Some fields automatically become read-only └── No → Fields remain editable

4. View Inheritance & Studio Customizations

If multiple Studio changes or inherited views exist on the same form:

• One view can override another,
• Causing fields to appear editable on one record but locked on another.

This is common when custom rules or automations have been added.

These are the common reasons why a field may appear editable sometimes and read-only at other times. If you can share the exact screen or field where you are facing this issue, we can help identify the specific cause in your case.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Hope this helps!

Thanks and Regards,

Email: odoo@aktivsoftware.com