Shopify provides an option to let products be sold even when they are out of stock.
Here's how to enable this feature:
Go to the Products section in your Shopify admin.
Select the product you wish to update.
In the Inventory section, check the box labeled Continue selling when out of stock.
This setting ensures that customers can still place orders for items that are currently unavailable. Once the stock is replenished, these orders can be fulfilled seamlessly.
How the "Continue Selling When Out of Stock" Setting Works:
Platform-Wide Behavior: This feature applies to all types of orders—both regular and subscription-based—across Shopify.
Inventory Flexibility: It enables sales to proceed even when inventory levels are zero or negative.
Use Cases: Ideal for merchants who want to avoid disruptions in order flow, especially during temporary stockouts.
Potential Overselling Risk: Allowing sales for out-of-stock items can lead to fulfillment delays if restocking takes longer than anticipated.
For questions about inventory on subscription orders, please get in touch with Ongoing.