Return closed

The Return closed trigger starts a workflow when a previously open return is closed.

Data provided

The following data is provided to workflows that start with the Return closed trigger.

Data that is provided to workflows with the trigger.
DataDescription
ReturnThe return resource related to the trigger. Allows accessing data on the GraphQL Admin API Return object

Testing the trigger

Steps in Shopify admin:

  1. Create a draft order
  2. Fulfill the order
  3. Create a return
  4. Select the "Close return" option in the "Return in progress" section or choose to refund and restock all items.

You can also test the trigger by setting up self-serve returns. This will allow you to place an order as a test customer. Once the return request is made through the customer account, you will be able to approve and close the return from the Shopify admin.

Actions

This trigger provides a return object, so it lets you use any action that requires a return. In addition, because the return object includes an order, the trigger can be used with any order actions, including:

Orders allow you to access other data such as the customer, so it can be used with customer actions. These include:

Orders also contain lists of data such as line items. Using a For each action, you can loop through these lists and perform actions on each item. For example, you can loop through the line items and add a tag to each product.

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