{"id":32348,"date":"2025-11-15T08:55:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T08:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/?p=32348"},"modified":"2025-12-11T04:23:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:23:42","slug":"manage-packaging-details-when-creating-a-purchase-order-in-odoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/product\/purchase\/manage-packaging-details-when-creating-a-purchase-order-in-odoo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Packaging Details When Creating a Purchase order in Odoo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In Odoo \u201cpackaging quantity\u201d refers to the number of individual units contained in one package, box, or case as supplied by the vendor in Purchase Order. It defines how the items are packed and shipped, and therefore affects how you order, receive, and store them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose of Packaging in Purchase Order<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Packaging in a PO defines how products are grouped and shipped.Ensures the correct quantity is shipped and invoiced based on packaging.Helps maintain product integrity during transit by selecting appropriate packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Configuring a Packaging details for the Product<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the product , open the general information<\/strong> tab find the packaging<\/strong> section.Click Add a line<\/strong> or Add Packaging.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contained Quantity<\/strong> \u2013 e.g., 10 units per box<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Create a New Purchase Order Document<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Click +New to create a new purchase order document.Select the vendor from the list.Add the product using the product code.When you click Save, the PO document number is generated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Packaging Selection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Click on the Packaging field to view available options for the selected product. The packaging options shown are those already configured in the Product Master. Only packaging options that are set up for the specific product will appear in the PO. Choose the appropriate packaging based on the product\u2019s quantity and requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After selecting the Packaging<\/strong> for the product. Enter the packaging quantity to define how the product should be grouped. The system will calculate the final Quantity<\/strong> based on the contained and packaging quantities. For example, if the contained quantity is 20 and the packaging quantity is 2, The final Quantity<\/strong> will be updated to 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating a New Packaging in PO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the Packaging field enter the Packaging name and select Create and Edit<\/strong> then enter the Contained quantity<\/strong> and click Save and Close<\/strong> to add the new packaging. Assign a value for packaging quantity.The Quantity will be updated accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finalizing the Purchase Order<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ensure the calculated quantity<\/strong> matches the required total quantity.Review the product details to ensure accuracy.Verify the selected vendor information.Check the packaging details<\/strong>, total amount, and tax amount.Click Save <\/strong>to finalize and confirm the purchase order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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