cancelOrder
CancelOrder is the operation in an order management or e-commerce system that terminates an existing order before it is fulfilled or delivered. It can apply to a full cancellation or, where supported, cancellation of specific line items. The feature is used by customers and staff to stop processing and reclaim funds when an order is no longer desired or needed.
The typical workflow includes eligibility validation, applying the cancellation reason, and updating records. The system checks
Data model and API considerations commonly include fields such as orderId, cancellationId, status, cancellationReason, refundId, timestamp,
Edge cases include orders that have already shipped, partial cancellations, or non-refundable components. Some systems distinguish