Extra Tools · Date Governance

Global Lock Period

Restrict date and datetime field edits during configured lock periods — with per-model rules, bypass users and custom warning messages.

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Finance, operations and audit teams often need to freeze specific date ranges after month-end close, reporting or compliance review. Global Lock Period lets administrators define lock windows, choose which models and date fields are affected, and allow only selected users to continue editing during the locked range.

Key Features

Production-tested on Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, and on-premise with 60 days free support.

Configurable Lock Periods

Define start and end dates with a clear New / Locked / Unlocked workflow.

Set lock start and end dates on each period
Activate restrictions with one Lock button
Unlock when the period should be editable again
Archive periods you no longer need

Model & Field Rules

Apply restrictions to any standard or custom model and its date fields.

Choose affected models from a simple configuration screen
Lock specific date or datetime fields per model line
Works with sales orders, invoices, journals and custom apps
Blocks create and write when dates fall inside the locked range

Bypass Users & Warnings

Controlled exceptions and clear feedback for blocked users.

Allow selected users to bypass restrictions during a lock
Global or model-specific warning messages on save
Chatter tracking on lock configuration changes
Ideal for month-end close, audit and operations control

Technical Details

Odoo Version	17.0 (Community & Enterprise)
Depends on	Base, Mail
Menu	Settings > Global Lock Period
License	LGPL-3
Support	60 days free support

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