This Odoo apps automatically create invoice from Picking when picking(Shipment/Delivery) get Done. This module also comes with multiple configuration option i.e Auto Validate invoice from Picking, Auto send invoice by Email when Picking Done. Whenever Delivery order or picking will done this module create customer invoice/vendor bills automatically same as sales and purchase order product price with delivered and received quantity.
If you activate auto validate option then when delivery/shipment get done its automatically creates customer/supplier invoice and validate it automatically. Same for send by email option, If you activate Send by Email option then when delivery/shipment get done its automatically creates customer/supplier invoice and Send it same as send by email function. User can have option to activate both option together and in this case when picking will become done it will create invoice , validate it and send it to customer/supplier.
Features
1) Auto Create Invoice/Bill.
Automatically create invoice and bill from picking when picking(Shipment/Delivery) get done.
2) Easy to Manage Invoice.
User can easily manage customer invoice as well as supplier invoice directly from delivery or picking order.
3) Auto Validate Invoice/Bill.
On validating picking order invoice will created and validated automatically.
4) Auto Send Invoice Email.
Automatic send invoice email to customer on picking validation.
Why Automating Invoice Creation Matters
In many businesses, inventory operations and accounting processes are handled separately. Warehouse teams focus on processing deliveries and receipts, while accounting teams manually create invoices and vendor bills after inventory transactions are completed.
This manual process often causes delays, duplicate work, missed invoices, and inconsistencies between inventory and accounting records. As transaction volumes increase, managing invoices manually becomes more time-consuming and difficult to control.
The Automatic Invoice from Picking module eliminates these challenges by automatically generating customer invoices and vendor bills directly from completed stock pickings. Once a shipment, delivery order, or receipt is validated, the system automatically creates the corresponding accounting document using the delivered or received quantities.
This automation helps organizations improve operational efficiency while maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Benefits of Automatic Invoice Generation
Businesses can achieve several advantages by automating invoice creation from inventory operations.
Faster Billing Cycles
Invoices are generated immediately after delivery validation, reducing delays in customer billing.
Improved Cash Flow
Earlier invoice generation helps organizations accelerate payment collection and improve cash flow management.
Reduced Manual Data Entry
Accounting teams spend less time creating invoices manually.
Better Inventory and Accounting Synchronization
Invoices are generated directly from actual stock movements, ensuring data consistency across departments.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Warehouse and finance teams can work more efficiently with automated workflows.
Improved Customer Communication
Customers receive invoices faster, improving the overall purchasing experience.
How Automatic Invoice Creation Works
The module integrates inventory management with accounting workflows.
When a delivery order or shipment reaches the Done stage:
- The picking is validated.
- Delivered quantities are confirmed.
- Customer invoices or vendor bills are generated automatically.
- Optional validation processes are executed.
- Optional email notifications are sent.
This workflow eliminates manual invoicing steps and ensures that accounting records accurately reflect inventory transactions.
Automatic Customer Invoice Creation
Customer invoicing is one of the most important processes in order fulfillment.
With this module, businesses can automatically create customer invoices based on delivered products and quantities. The invoice values are generated using information from sales orders, including pricing, taxes, and quantities delivered.
Benefits include:
- Faster invoice generation
- Accurate billing
- Reduced accounting workload
- Better customer service
- Improved revenue recognition
This functionality is particularly useful for businesses processing large numbers of customer deliveries every day.
Automatic Vendor Bill Generation
The module also supports automatic vendor bill creation for incoming shipments.
When products are received from suppliers and receipts are validated, the system can generate vendor bills automatically using purchase order information.
This helps organizations:
- Simplify procurement accounting
- Improve supplier invoice processing
- Reduce manual bill creation
- Maintain accurate purchasing records
Automatic vendor bill creation improves efficiency throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Auto Validation of Invoices and Bills
The module provides an option to automatically validate invoices and vendor bills after creation.
Without automation, accounting teams must manually review and validate each document.
The Auto Validate feature allows businesses to:
- Reduce administrative effort
- Accelerate financial workflows
- Improve processing speed
- Minimize delays in invoicing
This functionality is especially valuable for organizations handling large transaction volumes.
Automatic Email Delivery of Invoices
Customer communication is an important part of the invoicing process.
The module allows businesses to automatically send invoices by email once they are generated or validated.
Advantages include:
Faster Invoice Delivery
Customers receive invoices immediately after shipment completion.
Reduced Administrative Tasks
Accounting staff do not need to manually send invoices.
Better Payment Collection
Prompt invoice delivery can help reduce payment delays.
Professional Communication
Customers receive consistent and timely invoice notifications.
This automation improves both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Why Inventory and Accounting Integration Is Important
Inventory movements and financial transactions should always remain aligned.
When these processes are disconnected, businesses may experience:
- Missing invoices
- Incorrect billing
- Inventory discrepancies
- Financial reporting issues
- Delayed revenue recognition
The Automatic Invoice from Picking module helps maintain synchronization between inventory and accounting by automatically generating financial documents from stock operations.
This creates a more reliable and efficient business process.
Common Business Use Cases
Wholesale Distribution
Generate invoices automatically after dispatching products to customers.
Manufacturing
Create invoices directly from completed deliveries of finished goods.
Retail Operations
Improve billing efficiency for customer shipments.
eCommerce Businesses
Automate invoicing for online orders and deliveries.
Procurement Operations
Automatically generate vendor bills from incoming receipts.
These use cases help organizations improve operational efficiency while reducing manual effort.
Industries That Benefit from Automatic Invoice Generation
The module is suitable for many industries.
Manufacturing
Automate billing for delivered products.
Wholesale and Distribution
Process high volumes of shipments and invoices efficiently.
Retail
Improve order fulfillment and customer invoicing workflows.
Logistics
Connect shipment operations with accounting processes.
eCommerce
Support automated order processing and billing.
Trading Companies
Maintain accurate records of inventory and financial transactions.
Configuration
Under Invoicing > Configuration > Settings enable "Automatic Validate Customer Invoice from Delivery" and "Auto Customer Invoice send by Email" to auto validate and send invoice by email to user.
Creation of Customer Invoice
After confirming the sale order delivery order will created.
Delivery Order
After validating delivery order invoice will automatically created for delivered quantity of the product.
Customer Invoice
User can see invoice is validated automatically.
Customer will get auto invoice email on delivery validation.
