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INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Odoo Advance Catalog Approval Management <\/a>allows admins to moderate product and category submissions before they go live on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this Odoo module, businesses can assign catalog managers, bulk-approve listings, and provide feedback on rejected entries. Improves catalog accuracy and enhances the overall customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odoo Advance Catalog Approval Management allows users to explore and purchase this module from the Webkul Store to maintain a clean and controlled product catalog environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FEATURES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Easily moderate and control product and category listings before they go live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Assign specific users as catalog managers to handle approval tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Approve or reject multiple product and category submissions in bulk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Monitor the status of each submission through every approval stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Get real-time updates on product and category request statuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Ensure a transparent approval workflow for both users and admins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    INSTALLATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Once you purchase the App from the Webkul store, you will receive a link to download module’s zip<\/strong> file<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Extract the file on your system after the download finishes. As a result, you will be able to see a folder named \u2018catalog_approval_management<\/strong>\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Copy and paste this folder inside your Odoo Add-Ons path<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Now, open the Odoo App<\/a> and click on the Settings menu. Here, click on Activate Developer Mode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Then, open the Apps menu and click on \u2018Update Modules List<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. In the search bar, remove all the filters and search \u2018catalog_approval_management\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. You will be able to see the module in the search results. Click on \u2018Install<\/strong>\u2019 to install it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      WORKFLOW<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Users can submit a new product or category entry on the website. The request then moves to the \u201cWaiting for Approval\u201d state.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"submit-for-approval\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Admins or assigned catalog managers can approve<\/strong>, reject<\/strong>, or reset<\/strong> the entry. Rejection reasons can be added to provide feedback to the user.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          \"approve-and-reject-product-categories\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Track the request’s status, New, Approved, Rejected, or Reset for Edit, with real-time updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"eCommerce-category-status\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Admins can bulk-select multiple entries and perform approval or rejection actions in one go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              \"efficient-bulk-actions\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Instead of rejecting minor errors, admins can reset the entry, allowing users to edit and resubmit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                \"moderate-catalog-with-full-control\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                NEED HELP?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Hope you find the guide helpful! Please feel free to share your feedback in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                If you still have any issues\/queries, please create a ticket at the UV Desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                I hope this helps. In case of any further queries, contact us at our support mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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