Refunds and cancellations: correct an order

Review refundable quantities, restocking, and cancellation status.

Before you start

You need permission to change orders. Check the payment and fulfillment state first.

On a phone? Open the admin menu to find the same section. Screenshots below show the desktop view; tap “Open full size” for a closer look.
STEP 1

Find the original order

Open Orders, search for the order, and inspect its items, payment history, and fulfillment.

  • Confirm the customer and order number.
  • Check whether an earlier refund already exists.
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STEP 2

Prepare a refund

Choose Refund when available. Enter item quantities, a reason, and the refund amount.

  • The amount must fit the remaining refundable balance.
  • Select Restock items only for stock that should become sellable again.
STEP 3

Confirm and reconcile

Review the amount and submit once. Check the order timeline and the payment provider outcome before promising a completed bank refund.

  • Manual payment methods may require a separate return of funds.
  • If an error occurs, check existing records before retrying.
STEP 4

Cancel when appropriate

Use the order’s Cancel order action for an order that should not proceed. Review the cancellation options and confirm.

  • Contact fulfillment or the supplier separately if dispatch has already started.
  • Cancellation does not retrieve a shipped parcel.

CHECK YOUR WORK

You’re ready when…

  • The order history shows the intended change.
  • Stock and the payment-provider record have been reconciled.

IF SOMETHING DOESN’T LOOK RIGHT

Troubleshooting

Why is Refund unavailable?

Check your permissions, the payment state, and the remaining refundable balance. Ask support if the order and provider records disagree.

Why is a control missing or unavailable?

Confirm that you are in the correct store and that your role allows this action. Optional apps and channels may require installation, a plan, or activation. Share the screen name and error with support if access is still unclear.

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