Add partner reference
This module allows you to add the contact reference to the tree views of Customer Invoices, Supplier Invoices, and Corrective Invoices.
auto_awesome What this module does
AI-generated from the code · Odoo 16.0Adds a 'Customer reference' column to the invoice and bill list views, showing the reference stored on the contact. It helps users identify invoices by the customer's own reference without opening each document.
This module makes the reference saved on a contact visible directly in the accounting list screens.
- A new column called 'Customer reference' appears in the list views of customer invoices, supplier bills, supplier refunds and customer credit notes.
- The value shown is taken automatically from the 'Reference' field of the contact linked to the invoice; it is not typed on the invoice itself.
- The column is placed just before the partner name and is shown by default, but users can hide it or add it back through the optional columns menu of the list.
It only touches the invoice/journal entry area (account.move) and its list views. No new menus, buttons, checks, emails or scheduled actions are added, and no accounting entries are changed. To use it, fill in the reference on the contact record; the invoices of that contact will then display it in the list.
Depends on
Models and fields (1)
- account.move · extends an existing modelpartner_reference (Customer reference)
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Availability by version
Reviewed: 2026-11-03Confirmation status: 1 confirmed, 8 with no information of 9 versions.
Sources · Odoo 16.0
Confirmed on 2026-11-03 in branch 16.0 of OCA/account-invoicing.
terminal Installation and usage
OCA documentation · Odoo 16.0Usage
Source · Odoo 16.0To use this module you need:
- Go to Invoicing > Customers
- Create or edit a contact
- Go to the Sales & Purchase tab, find the Reference field and fill it in.
- Save
After completing the previous steps, a new column will appear before the contact with the reference number in the customer, supplier, or corrective invoice views. If the contact is missing, the reference number will be displayed blank.
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