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+/** @odoo-module */
+import { patch } from "@web/core/utils/patch";
+import { _t } from "@web/core/l10n/translation";
+import OrderPaymentValidation from "@point_of_sale/app/utils/order_payment_validation";
+import { ask } from "@point_of_sale/app/utils/make_awaitable_dialog";
+
+patch(OrderPaymentValidation.prototype, {
+    async askBeforeValidation() {
+        const result = await super.askBeforeValidation();
+        if (result === false) {
+            return false;
+        }
+        // Only enforce customer for orders with laundry products
+        const hasLaundry = this.order.lines.some(
+            (line) => line.product_id?.product_tmpl_id?.is_laundry_service
+        );
+        if (hasLaundry && !this.order.getPartner()) {
+            const confirmed = await ask(this.pos.dialog, {
+                title: _t("Customer Required"),
+                body: _t(
+                    "This order contains laundry items. Please select a customer before validating."
+                ),
+            });
+            if (confirmed) {
+                await this.pos.selectPartner();
+            }
+            return false;
+        }
+        return true;
+    },
+});