Product variants are an essential part of managing complex inventory structures, but in standard Odoo, users managing a specific variant often need to manually search for the related product template to view or update shared attributes. This slows down workflows and increases the likelihood of oversight.
The Product Template Link on Variant feature improves efficiency by adding a smart button to every product variant, allowing users to instantly open the parent product template in just one click.
Key Features & Benefits:
One-Click Navigation to Product Template
- Adds a smart button to the Product Variant form view
- Instantly opens the associated Product Template with shared data like categories, sales info, and inventory rules
Simplifies Multi-Variant Management
- Useful for users managing product attributes, pricing, and stock at both template and variant levels
- Reduces time spent switching between models in large catalogs
Helpful for Sales, Inventory, and Procurement Users
- Allows teams to quickly check or update shared settings without leaving the variant screen
- Improves traceability for teams handling high-SKU environments
Lightweight & Seamless Integration
- No impact on reports, filters, or backend logic
- Available immediately after module installation
Compatible with All Odoo Product Workflows
- Fully functional in Odoo's Sales, Purchase, Inventory, and Product Configuration modules
Example Use Case:
A purchasing manager is reviewing a variant of a product: T-Shirt – Size M – Red. They want to verify the overall reordering rule and price from the product template.
This feature adds a smart button on the Product Variant form view in Odoo, providing a direct link to the associated Product Template. It improves navigation for users working with variants by allowing quick access to shared template-level data. No impact on permissions, reports, or views outside the variant form.
Instead of searching manually, they simply click the “Product Template” smart button at the top of the variant form and are taken directly to the master product template. This saves time and avoids confusion when working across many SKUs.
Summary:
The Product Template Link on Variant feature enhances product variant management in Odoo by adding a direct smart button to the variant form. With just one click, users can access shared product-level data — improving productivity, accuracy, and cross-team collaboration in inventory-heavy businesses.
Ideal for companies managing large catalogs with multiple product variants and requiring faster navigation between related records.
Product Template Link On Variant