POS Reporting in Odoo 18: Orders, Sales Details & Session Reports Guide

In the retail industry, having real-time insights and accurate reports is essential for making smarter business decisions. Odoo 18's Point of Sale system not only offers a clean, modern, and flexible interface but also equips businesses with powerful reporting tools to understand sales performance, track employee activity, and manage inventory movements.

What POS Reports Help You Do

1. Orders Report

The Orders Report provides a complete overview of every transaction processed through the POS system. It helps users quickly understand sales activity across different periods, products, and employees.

Visualization Options

• Line Charts: Track trends over time
• Bar Charts: Compare product performance
• Pie Charts: Understand distribution
• Pivot Tables: Deep data analysis

Filters and Groupings

2. Sales Details Report

The Sales Details report allows you to review all sales activity within a specific date range.

1. Navigate to Reporting > Sales Details
2. Enter Start Date and End Date in the pop-up
3. Click Add a Line to select specific POS locations
4. Click Print to generate the report

3. Session Reports

Session Reports generate detailed daily summaries of POS activities for specific sessions.

What Session Reports Include

• Opening and closing balances
• Total sales
• Payment methods used
• Cash movements
• End-of-day reconciliation

Generating a Session Report

1. Go to Reporting > Session Report
2. Enter the POS Session ID in the pop-up
3. Click Print to generate the daily report

Conclusion

Odoo 18's POS reporting tools make it easy for businesses to monitor sales, track performance, and maintain accurate daily records. With clear reports like Orders, Sales Details, and Session Reports, managers can make informed decisions and ensure smooth, transparent operations.