How to Add the Same Serial Number Product with Different Lots for a Vendor Return in Odoo

In Odoo Inventory,vendor return with the same serial number products but different lots means returning identical products (same serial number type) to a vendor, where each product belongs to a different production or batch lot.

When returning these products

• The system must track which lot each item belongs to.
• Quantity adjustments, stock tracking, and quality control can be accurately applied.
• Validation ensures that products from different lots are correctly documented for return, even if they are the same serial number product.

Navigating to Vendor Returns

To begin, access the Vendor Return module by navigating to Inventory → Operations → Vendor Return. Once there, click the ‘New’ button to create a fresh Vendor Return record.

Selecting Basic Details

Start by filling in the basic details. Select the vendor from the Vendor drop down field and choose the reason for the return from the Reasons for Return drop down. After saving the record, the system generates a Transfer ID, which uniquely identifies the return transaction.

Adding Product Details

Next, add the products to be returned. Click “Add a line” and select the desired product from the drop down. For serialized products, use the product code to choose the specific serial number. Select the corresponding GR Bill from the Bill field drop down and enter the quantity in the Demand field. Once this information is complete, click Mark as To do.

Selecting the Lot for Serial Number Products

For serialized products, selecting the correct lot of same product of different lot is important. In the Serial Numbers field, click the drop down to view all available lot names for the chosen product. Select the appropriate lot. After clicking Validate, the selected lot name will appear in the Available Lots field, confirming that the product is ready to be returned.

Once validated, the system records the product return, ensuring that inventory and vendor records are updated accurately. Following this structured process simplifies vendor returns, reduces errors, and keeps your inventory organized.