With the VentorTech Odoo Magento 2 connector, you can synchronize product weight information between Odoo and your Magento 2 store. However, depending on how the Weight field is configured in Magento 2 (globally or per store view), some additional setup steps may be required.
This article walks you through both scenarios to ensure smooth synchronization.
Overview: Magento 2 Weight Field Behavior
Magento 2 defines product attributes like Weight either as:
Global – value is shared across all websites and store views
Store View Specific – value can differ per store view
Your configuration choice determines how you should set up field mappings in Odoo.
Option 1: Weight Field Is a Global Field
This is the default Magento 2 behavior. The Weight value is shared across all stores and views.
Step 1: Remove Default Field Mappings
Navigate to E-Commerce Integrations → Product Fields Mappings in Odoo.
Locate existing mappings for
weight(both for Product Template and Variant).Deactivate or remove these default mappings.
Step 2: Create a Global Weight Field in Product Fields
Go to E-Commerce Integrations → All Product Fields.
Create new custom product fields to support the global scope.
Step 3: Map the Custom Weight Field
Return to Product Fields Mappings.
Add new mapping lines using the fields created in the previous step.
Now you’re ready to test it! Go to any product in Odoo and try to export or import (refresh) product to see the weight synchronization in action.
Option 2: Weight Field Is a Store View Field
If you prefer, you can change the Magento 2 Weight field to be store-view specific. In this case, no changes to field mappings in Odoo are required — the connector will use the default mappings to sync product weight.
How to Change the Weight Field Scope in Magento 2
In Magento 2 admin, go to Stores → Attributes → Product.
Search for the
Weightattribute:
Click the attribute to open edit mode.
In Advanced Attribute Properties, find the Scope setting.
Set the Scope to Store View and click Save Attribute.
Now, go back to Odoo and test the synchronization by exporting or importing products.
Summary
Magento Weight Field Scope | Required Setup in Odoo |
|---|---|
Global | Remove defaults, create custom field mappings |
Store View | No setup needed — use default mappings |
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