Overview of Daily Sales Report in Odoo 18 Point of Sales (POS): Complete Guide
By Braincuber Team
Published on March 14, 2026
At the heart of every retail operation is the need for clear, accurate, and timely reporting. Whether you run a single store or a chain of outlets, being able to track daily sales and transaction summaries is critical. Odoo 18's Session Report feature within the Point of Sale (PoS) module makes this process structured and efficient.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding Session Reports in Odoo 18 POS
- Key information captured in session reports
- How to generate session reports step by step
- Benefits for cashiers, managers, and business owners
- Best practices for daily sales monitoring
- Financial accuracy and reconciliation techniques
What is a Session Report in Odoo 18?
The Session Report provides a consolidated view of all transactions and financial activities that took place during a specific PoS session. Each session typically corresponds to a working period like a cashier shift or business day, and captures every sales movement during that time.
Cashiers
Verify end-of-day totals and ensure accurate cash handling for their shifts.
Store Managers
Validate payments and maintain cash control across multiple registers and staff.
Business Owners
Ensure proper sales tracking and maintain transparency across all retail operations.
Key Information Captured in Session Report
When generated, the Odoo 18 Session Report provides a comprehensive downloadable summary document containing all essential financial and transaction data for accurate daily reconciliation.
| Information Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Breakdown | Itemized list of products sold, quantities, and totals | Track product performance and inventory impact |
| Taxes on Sales | Tax rates applied and total taxable/non-taxable amounts | Ensure tax compliance and accurate reporting |
| Payments Received | Payment methods used with session-wise mapping | Reconcile cash and electronic payments |
| Discount Summary | Count and total value of discounts applied | Monitor promotional effectiveness and margins |
| Session Control | Opening/closing balances, expected vs counted cash, transaction count | Verify cash accuracy and identify discrepancies |
Key Insight
The session report provides everything needed for accurate daily reconciliation and transparent session management, making it essential for retail operations of any size.
How to Generate a Session Report
Generating a session report in Odoo 18 is simple and takes just a few steps. The process is designed to be intuitive for cashiers and managers alike.
Navigate to Session Reports
Go to Point of Sale > Reporting > Session Report in the Odoo 18 menu structure.
Select PoS Session
A pop-up window will appear prompting for the PoS Session ID. Select the specific session you wish to review.
Generate and Print Report
Click the Print button to generate a detailed session report that can be downloaded for auditing and accounting purposes.
Session Requirements:
• Session must be closed to ensure all data is captured correctly
• Only closed sessions can generate complete reports
• Open sessions show real-time data but lack final reconciliation
Report Formats:
• PDF: Portable document format for sharing and printing
• Excel: Structured data for further analysis
• Both formats include all transaction details and summaries
Why Use Session Reports?
The Session Report is more than just a printout—it's a vital tool for maintaining operational excellence and financial integrity in retail environments.
Operational Benefits
Maintains transparency in retail operations, supports internal audits, and simplifies cash register reconciliation for daily operations.
Financial Control
Identifies anomalies or discrepancies quickly, ensures compliance with financial documentation standards, and provides detailed audit trails.
Multi-User Environment Support
Especially valuable in multi-user, high-volume environments where transaction tracking must be precise and accountability is essential.
Daily Reconciliation Process
Use session reports for end-of-day reconciliation, cash verification, and preparing bank deposits with complete documentation.
Performance Monitoring
Track sales trends, monitor cashier performance, and identify operational issues through regular session report analysis.
Best Practices for Session Report Management
To maximize the effectiveness of session reports and ensure smooth retail operations, follow these best practices:
| Best Practice | Implementation | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Close Sessions Daily | Ensure all sessions are properly closed at end of each business day | Accurate data capture and reconciliation |
| Regular Review | Manager should review session reports daily for discrepancies | Quick issue identification and resolution |
| Staff Training | Train cashiers on proper session closure and report generation | Consistent process execution |
| Document Storage | Maintain organized archive of session reports for audit purposes | Compliance and historical analysis |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I generate session reports for open sessions?
You can view real-time data for open sessions, but complete session reports with full reconciliation data can only be generated after the session is properly closed.
What formats are available for session reports?
Session reports can be generated in PDF format for easy sharing and printing, or in Excel format for detailed analysis and data manipulation.
How far back can I access session reports?
Session reports are stored in the system and can be accessed for historical analysis. The retention period depends on your Odoo configuration and data storage policies.
What if there's a discrepancy in the session report?
Discrepancies should be documented immediately, investigated by management, and corrected through proper accounting entries. Session reports help identify these issues quickly for resolution.
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