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Yaiza

Hi Odoo Community,

We are using real-time inventory valuation in our Odoo database.

Currently, all stock moves automatically create journal entries at the time they are validated.

However, in our production process, many stock issues (material consumption) are entered late — for example, goods physically issued on June 10 are often recorded on June 17.

This delay causes differences between physical inventory and accounting valuation (COGS and stock value).

We would like to ask:

  1. Is there a standard way in Odoo to allow backdated stock moves (so the accounting entries follow the actual transaction date)?
  2. If not, does this require customization, or can it be managed via configuration (e.g., backdated accounting entries)?
  3. Ideally, only authorized users (Inventory Manager or Accountant) should be able to perform backdated entries, with audit logs.

Any advice or experience on best practices for this case would be appreciated 🙏

Thanks in advance,

Iza

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Ray Carnes (ray)
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Inventory valuation has been simplified and new features have been added, including a new closing interface and support for transfer backdating.

From https://www.odoo.com/odoo-19-release-notes


Unlock the Transfer, update the effective date and Lock it again:

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Cybrosys Techno Solutions Pvt.Ltd
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Hi,

In Odoo, with real-time inventory valuation, accounting entries for stock moves are generated at the moment of validation, so backdating journal entries to match the actual physical transaction date isn’t supported out-of-the-box. While draft moves can have their dates edited, once validated, the journal entries use the validation date. Handling backdated moves safely typically requires a small customization to create accounting entries based on the move’s date, with permission restrictions for Inventory Managers or Accountants and proper audit logging. Best practices include limiting backdating, using inventory adjustments for late entries, enforcing monthly cut-offs, and maintaining clear internal policies to reduce discrepancies between physical inventory and accounting valuation.


Hope it helps

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