Return lifecycle

The Lifecycle

Transitions Explained

Return evaluation resolves product, store, workspace or built-in terms and applies more favorable frozen promises. Allowed quantities receive an authorization; exceptional requests can need approval. Settlement follows the selected authorization, receipt or inspection stage and deducts applicable fees.

What Cannot Happen

Goods already received prevent withdrawal. Terminal returns do not reopen, and a line cannot occupy two live return documents. Accepted and closed orders are eligible targets.

Concurrency and Timing

Receipt and disposition changes share the reporter's transaction. Deadline expiry has no running check. A short receipt after an early refund raises an exception instead of recovering the money automatically.