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Odoo integration

Use the Odoo integration to export working hours from Begin and import them into Odoo as timesheet entries.

Written by Gerda Lill

The integration is available for customers in all countries.

Configure export fields

Before generating exports:

  • Ensure each employee has an Export code configured in their employee profile. The code must match the employee identifier used in Odoo.

  • Ensure each object has an Export code that matches the corresponding project or analytic account in Odoo.

Note: The export fields are predefined and cannot be modified.

Export hours

  1. Open the Export tab.

  2. Select the period you want to export.

  3. Choose a data source:

    • Real hours – uses worked hours based on attendance.

    • Hybrid hours – combines scheduled and real hours.

    • Scheduled hours – uses hours from the schedule.

  4. (Optional) Click Filter to export data for specific employees, locations, departments, or objects.

  5. Click Generate Export.

  6. Download the generated CSV file.

  7. Import the file into Odoo using its standard timesheet import process.

Export history

After generating an export, it is automatically added to the export history list.

For each export, you can view:

  • Export status

  • Export period

  • Data source used

  • Number of records

  • User who generated the export

  • Applied filters

You can also download previously generated export files from the history list.

Troubleshooting

Employee missing from export

Make sure the employee has an Export code configured in their employee profile.

Hours are assigned to the wrong project in Odoo

Verify that the object's Export code matches the correct project or analytic account in Odoo.

File import fails in Odoo

Verify that the CSV file is imported using Odoo's standard timesheet import process and that the import fields are mapped correctly.

Need help?

If the exported hours do not match your expectations or the import fails, contact our support team through the in-app chat or email support@begin.ee.

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