How to Resequence Posted Journal Entries in Odoo 18 (Enterprise)

Introduction

Managing journal entries with accuracy is critical for reliable financial reporting. In Odoo 18, if you need to change the sequence number extra steps are required.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

• How to resequencing journal entries using the Developer Mode and Resequence using the Action menu.

This ensures your accounting records stay clean, logical, and compliant with internal standards.

Step-by-Step Functionality

Step 1: Activate Developer Mode

To access advanced technical features like resequencing, first:

• Go to Settings.

• Click on Activate Developer Mode (you’ll usually find this at the bottom of the settings page).

 Step 2: Resequence a Posted Journal Entry (Change the Entry Number)

If you need to resequence (change the system-generated number like CSH2/2025/00012), follow these steps:

      1. Stay in Developer Mode.

      2. Navigate again to Accounting > Journal Entries.

      3. Select the journal entries you want to resequence .
       (You can select one or multiple entries together.)

      4. Click on the Action button.

      5. From the dropdown menu, select Resequence.

       6. A pop-up will appear:

• Choose the New Sequence Start Number (optional, or Odoo will automatically resequence).

• Set whether you want to resequence all entries or only the selected ones.

        7. Click Confirm.

Odoo will now update the Name (Entry Number) field based on the resequencing rule of the Journal (like prefix CSH2/2025/00015 etc.).

Conclusion

In Odoo 18, For more structural corrections, like fixing sequence numbers, Developer Mode and the Resequence action come into play. Proper maintenance of journal sequences keeps your financial reporting accurate, organized, and audit-ready.

Mastering these small but powerful features can significantly improve the quality and readability of your accounting data.