Return lifecycle

Returns & RMA

Return lifecycle

StatusMeaning
RequestedThe customer asked. Waiting for you.
ApprovedYou accepted it; the customer can send the item.
RejectedYou declined it. Final.
Label IssuedA prepaid return label was created.
In TransitThe item is on its way back.
Received / Item ReceivedIt arrived at your place.
InspectedYou've checked its condition.
RefundedMoney returned (gateway or recorded for offline payments).
ExchangedA replacement order was created.
Store CreditedCredit added to the customer's wallet.
CancelledThe customer cancelled before it was handled.
ClosedFinished with no further action.

Customers are emailed as the status changes. A new return for the same order can be raised only after the previous one is rejected, cancelled or closed.