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Integrate headless returns portal with Service Cloud RMA

Real World Scenario

Customers initiate returns in mobile app but warehouse never receives RMA in Service Cloud.

Expected Answer

• API creating Return Order or Case with line items from app submission • Validate return eligibility against order date and product rules • Generate return label via integrated shipping API • Status webhooks updating app on refund processed • Link return record to original Commerce order ID • Idempotent submission preventing duplicate RMAs

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Main difference: use case and scale. API creating Return Order or Case with line items from app submission. Validate return eligibility against order date and product rules. Pick based on your integration pattern and team capability. Returns bridge commerce and service—single order ID thread across systems mandatory. Balance speed of delivery with maintainability.

Architect Perspective

Returns bridge commerce and service—single order ID thread across systems mandatory.