This page helps you install the Asset Management addon in Odoo and make sure users can actually see the menus. It’s written for beginners, with clear steps and simple explanations.
1. Overview
The Asset Management module helps you keep track of your company items like laptops, phones, furniture, or vehicles. It lets you record important details (purchase price, warranty, vendor), assign assets to employees, track maintenance, and (if enabled) follow depreciation over time.
Good news: You don’t need any coding knowledge to set this up. You just need the addon files and admin access in Odoo.
2. Before You Start (Quick Checks)
Please confirm these basics first. It saves time and avoids common errors.
- Odoo is installed and running: you can open Odoo in your browser and log in.
- You have access to the server / file system: you can copy a folder into Odoo’s addons location.
- You have Admin access: you can open Settings and install apps.
Warning: If you don’t have server/file access, ask your IT person or Odoo partner to do the “Upload addon folder” step for you.
3. Install the Advance HR Addon
In some companies, this module is shared as a “custom addon” (often as a .zip file). Don’t worry about the name — the installation steps are the same.
Tip: Before you start, keep the addon file on your computer where you can easily find it (like Downloads or Desktop).
Download the latest copy of the addon
Get the module from your company IT team, vendor, or internal shared drive. It usually comes as:
- A ZIP file (example:
asset_management.zip) - Or a folder (example folder name:
asset_management)
What you should see inside: a folder that contains files like __manifest__.py and subfolders like models, views, etc.
Upload addon folder
Copy the addon folder into your Odoo addons location. Most setups use one of these:
- addons folder (Odoo’s default addons location)
- custom_addons folder (your company’s custom modules location)
Important: Do not copy the ZIP file directly into the addons folder. First extract/unzip it, then copy the extracted addon folder.
Restart Odoo service
Restarting Odoo makes it “notice” the new addon you added. Without a restart, Odoo may not detect it.
Warning: Restarting can briefly log out users. If this is a live system, do it during a quiet time or inform your team.
Activate Developer Mode
Developer Mode simply shows extra settings inside Odoo. You need it to update the apps list.
Go to Settings and enable Developer Mode.
Tip: If you can’t find it, use the Settings search bar and type “Developer Mode”.
Update App List
This tells Odoo to re-check the addons folders and refresh the list of available apps. In Apps, look for the Update Apps List option and click it.
Simple explanation: You are telling Odoo: “Please scan for new modules I just added.”
Search addon and install
Go to Apps, then use the search bar to find the module (example: “Asset Management”). When you see it, click Install.
If you don’t see it: jump to the “Common Beginner Issues” section below. It’s usually folder placement, restart, or app list update.
Demo Data (if available)
Some modules can load sample data (demo data) so you can practice. If your database was created with demo data enabled, you may see example assets after installation.
Note: Demo data is for learning. For real use, create your own records.
Check User Permissions
Now make sure the right people can access the module. Go to Settings → Users & Companies → Users, then select a user.
In the user form, find Access Rights and enable the required permissions for Asset Management.
Assign Access
Permissions are important because Odoo hides menus for users who don’t have access. If a user cannot see “Asset” menus, it usually means their access rights are not set.
Tip: Start by giving access to one test user first. Once it looks correct, apply it to other users.
Refresh Odoo
Reload your browser (refresh the page). Then open the app menu and check for the new Asset menus.
Why refresh helps: it updates what your browser shows after installation and permission changes.
4. User Roles & Access (So Menus Appear)
In Odoo, menus are shown based on roles (also called access rights). This is normal and it helps protect sensitive actions.
Simple idea: If a user does not have the right role, Odoo hides the menu. Nothing is “broken” — it’s just locked for safety.
Where to check roles (Admin only)
Go to Settings → Users & Companies → Users.
Select the user who cannot see the menus.
What to change
In the user screen, look for Access Rights (sometimes it is under a section called “Permissions”). Find the line related to Asset or Asset Management and set the correct level.
- User: basic day-to-day access (common for regular staff)
- Administrator: full access (common for managers/admins)
Tip: If you are unsure, start with User. You can always increase access later if needed.
Important: If you change access and the menu still doesn’t appear, confirm the module is installed and the user is in the correct company (if your Odoo has multiple companies).
Need more help? See Roles & permissions for a simple explanation of why some users see fewer menus.
5. Quick Test (Confirm Everything Works)
Do this quick test right after installation so you know everything is working.
Open the module
From the Odoo app menu, open Asset (or Asset Management).
Create a sample record
Go to Asset → Assets and click Create.
Enter a simple name (example: “Test Laptop”), then fill a couple of fields like purchase price and vendor.
Save and verify
Click Save. Confirm the record is saved and visible in the list.
Tip: After your test, you can delete the test record (if your permissions allow it) or tag it as “Test”.
6. Common Beginner Issues
- Module not visible in Apps: the addon folder is not in the correct addons/custom_addons location, or the folder name is wrong.
- Menu not showing after install: the user does not have access rights. Update the user permissions and refresh/log in again.
- Access denied: the user role is too limited. Ask an admin to grant the correct Asset Management access group.
- Forgot to restart Odoo: Odoo may not detect newly copied addons until it restarts.
- App list not updated: you must run “Update Apps List” so Odoo scans for new modules.
Quick checklist: Folder copied → Odoo restarted → Developer Mode enabled → Apps list updated → Install → Permissions set → Browser refreshed.