Why did my order fail with the error “Unable to reserve inventory” even though the product has stock in Shopify?

Why did my order fail with the error “Unable to reserve inventory” even though the product has stock in Shopify?

This issue occurs when the CedCommerce app has inventory available within or in Shopify. However, if the error "Unable to reserve inventory" appears in a failed order, first try creating the order from the CedCommerce app. If the issue persists, you can proceed with the resolution mentioned below:

Resolution:

This error likely stems from a Shopify-side limitation or temporary glitch. In such cases, it’s recommended that you contact Shopify Support for assistance, as the inventory reservation request might not be processed correctly on their end. Alternatively, you can manually fulfill the order directly from Amazon to ensure timely processing.
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