Hibou Odoo Suite: Inventory Modules: Partner Shipping Accounts: Partner Shipping Accounts - DHL

Purpose

This documentation outlines the use case and processes associated with Hibou's DHL Parter Shipping Accounts module.

Process

To get started, navigate to the Apps app.

Once there, remove the Apps filter and search for "DHL Partner Shipping Accounts". When you're ready, click ACTIVATE.

Good to Know!

The DHL Partner Shipping Accounts module requires the base Partner Shipping Accounts module. However, if you do not already have this module installed Odoo will install it for you during this modules installation.

Navigate o the Contacts app.

Adding a DHL Shipping Account to a Contact

Things will bring you to a list of all existing contacts. You can create a new contact by clicking NEW, or modify an existing contact by selecting the record.

If you've selected an existing record, click to begin editing.

Under the Sales & Purchases tab, find the Shipping Accounts section and click Add a Line. This brings up the Create Shipping Accounts modal wndow.

Partner: Select or create the partner name associated with this account.

Description: Add reference information, if needed.

Account Num.: This field is required to be the DHL standard 10 digits.

Carrier: Select DHL from the Carrier dropdown menu.

Notes: If you'd like to add any notes about this account, you can do so here.

When you're done, click SAVE & CLOSE, or SAVE & NEW button if there is an additional Shipping Account you'd like to create.

Now, whenever creating a Sale Order for this contact, you will have the ability to add and use their own Shipping Account!

Technical

This module adds DHL to delivery type selection dropdown on the Partner Shipping Account model. Additionally, it validates entered DHL account numbers are the correct length.