Canceling orders in 3Dsellers helps you handle situations where an order cannot be fulfilled, such as customer cancellations, out-of-stock items, address issues, or payment problems. When canceling an order, you’ll also have the option to reallocate the canceled quantity back into your inventory, which helps keep stock levels accurate.
Accessing Order Cancellation
To cancel an order in 3Dsellers:
Log in to your 3Dsellers account
Go to Orders or Orders & Disputes
Locate the order you want to cancel
Open the action menu (lightning bolt icon)
Select Cancel order
Understanding the Cancellation Modal
When you cancel an order, a Cancellation modal will appear. It includes:
The Order ID you are about to cancel
A Cancellation Reason dropdown
(Optional) Cancel Specific Transaction toggle (for multi-item orders)
The Inventory Reallocation checkbox
A warning that the action is irreversible
Buttons for Cancel or Cancel Order
⚠️ Please note: Canceling an order cannot be undone.
Step-by-Step: Canceling an Order
Open the order and click Cancel order
Confirm the order details are correct
Select the appropriate cancellation reason
(Optional) Enable Cancel Specific Transaction if you only want to cancel certain items
Choose whether to keep Inventory Reallocation enabled
Click Cancel Order to confirm
Once confirmed, the order status will update to Cancelled in your Order Manager.
Inventory Reallocation (Catalog Requirement)
When canceling an order, you may see this checkbox:
✅ Reallocate order quantity back to 3Dsellers product catalog warehouse
What it does
When enabled, 3Dsellers will attempt to return the canceled quantity back into your inventory so the item becomes available again for future orders.
Important: When reallocation works
Inventory reallocation will only work if you are managing inventory through the 3Dsellers Product Catalog, meaning:
The product exists in your Product Catalog
The order item is linked to that product (SKU match)
Your inventory is being tracked through the Product Catalog warehouse
When it won’t update inventory
Reallocation will not return stock if:
You don’t manage inventory through the 3Dsellers Product Catalog
The SKU is not connected to a catalog item
The product does not exist (or was deleted) from your catalog
✅ Best tip: If reallocation isn’t changing your inventory, the first thing to check is whether the item is properly set up in your Product Catalog and using the same SKU.
Automatic Refund Processing
When an order is canceled, 3Dsellers automatically sends a refund to the buyer if payment was received, using your preferred payment method.
If payment was received → refund is processed automatically
If payment was not received → no refund is needed
Refund timing depends on your payment provider and may take a few business days.
Best Practices for Order Cancellation
Before Canceling
Verify the order ID and items to make sure you’re canceling the correct order
Check the order status (some orders may require return handling instead of cancellation)
Confirm inventory availability before deciding whether to reallocate stock
Consider alternatives such as partial cancellation for multi-item orders
During Cancellation
Always select the correct cancellation reason
Leave Inventory Reallocation enabled if you manage inventory through the Product Catalog
Use Cancel Specific Transaction for partial cancellations
Review the warning message carefully before confirming
After Canceling
Confirm the order status changed to Cancelled
If reallocation was enabled, verify inventory updated in your Product Catalog warehouse
Monitor refund activity if payment was received
Document common cancellation reasons to spot trends (ex: frequent out-of-stock issues)
Important Notes and Limitations
Cancellation Limitations
Cancellation cannot be undone
Some orders may have status restrictions (example: shipped orders may require return processing)
Some marketplaces may apply channel-specific cancellation rules or time limits
Inventory Reallocation Limitations
Inventory reallocation only works when products are managed through the 3Dsellers Product Catalog
SKU matching is required for the system to return inventory automatically
If a product doesn’t exist in the catalog, inventory cannot be reallocated
Reallocated inventory returns to the Product Catalog warehouse
Refund Limitations
Refunds are only processed when payment was received
Refund timing depends on your payment provider
Partial payments result in partial refunds (based on what was paid)
Cancel Specific Transaction Limitations
Works only for multi-item orders
Some orders or channels may not support partial cancellations