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. With Odoo 18, the Session Report feature within the Point of Sale (PoS) module makes this process more structured and efficient.
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at how the Session Report works in Odoo 18 and how it can be used to support daily sales monitoring and financial accuracy.
What is a Session Report in Odoo 18?
The Session Report provides a consolidated view of all the 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.
This report is essential for:
* Cashiers to verify end-of-day totals
* Store managers to validate payments and cash control
* Business owners to ensure proper sales tracking and transparency
Key Information Captured in the Session Report
When generated, the Odoo 18 Session Report provides a downloadable summary document containing:
* Sales breakdown: Itemized list of products sold, quantities, and totals
* Taxes on sales: Tax rates applied and total taxable/non-taxable amounts
* Payments received: Payment methods used with session-wise mapping
* Discount summary: Count and total value of discounts applied
* Session control report: Opening and closing balances, expected vs counted cash, transaction count
This report provides everything needed for accurate daily reconciliation and transparent session management.
How to Generate a Session Report
Generating a session report in Odoo 18 is simple and takes just a few steps:
1. Go to Point of Sale > Reporting > Session Report
2. A pop-up window will appear prompting for the PoS Session ID
3. Select the session you wish to review
4. Click Print
A detailed session report will be generated and downloaded, which can be reviewed or shared for auditing and accounting purposes.
Note: The session must be closed to ensure all data is captured correctly.
Why Use Session Reports?
The Session Report is more than just a printout, it’s a vital tool for:
* Maintaining transparency in retail operations
* Supporting internal audits
* Simplifying cash register reconciliation
* Identifying anomalies or discrepancies quickly
* Complying with financial documentation standards
It’s especially valuable in multi-user, high-volume environments where transaction tracking must be precise.
The Session Report in Odoo 18 Point of Sale empowers businesses with a clear, structured view of each sales session. By ensuring every transaction, payment, and adjustment is documented in detail, Odoo helps businesses operate more efficiently and with greater accountability.
Whether you're a cashier wrapping up a shift or a manager overseeing multiple outlets, this feature delivers the clarity needed for smooth daily operations.